DEQ seeks representatives for Wood River Watershed Advisory Group

December 11, 2023
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to serve on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).

DEQ awards nearly $332,000 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho 

December 4, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $331,741 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. The funding was made available under Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.  

DEQ releases 2023 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards

November 21, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the 2023 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards.

DEQ lifts boil water advisories for two Island Park subdivisions 

November 14, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today lifted boil water advisories at two subdivisions in Island Park, Idaho. 

DEQ to host Basin Advisory Group Chair meeting for FY2024 nonpoint source project evaluation

November 9, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a Basin Advisory Group Chair meeting to evaluate nonpoint source projects that are eligible for federal funding.

DEQ releases 2024 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Permit Issuance Plan 

October 27, 2023
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today released the 2024 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (IPDES) Permit Issuance Plan.

DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board

October 16, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board for preliminary review.

DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for city of Coeur d’ Alene

October 16, 2023
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the city of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, for preliminary review.

DEQ announces drinking water and wastewater funding opportunities for fiscal year 2025 

October 10, 2023

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing fiscal year 2025 funding opportunities for Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater systems. 

DEQ finds Agropur, Inc. in significant noncompliance of Clean Water Act

October 6, 2023
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today issued a notice of violation to Agropur, Inc., finding the company in Significant Noncompliance status.

DEQ finalizes completeness review of cyanidation permit application for Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. 

September 29, 2023

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has reviewed for completeness an application from Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. for a permit to construct, operate, and close a cyanidation facility intended to contain, treat, or dispose of process water or process-contaminated water containing cyanide.  

DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for American Falls Hydroelectric Project 

September 18, 2023
POCATELLO – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is preparing a draft 401 water quality certification for the American Falls Hydroelectric Project – Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Docket No. P-2736. 

Big Springs Water Company, LLC Appointed as Receiver of Island Park Water Company, Inc.

September 18, 2023
BOISE – On September 15, 2023, the Bonneville County District Court issued an order appointing Big Springs Water Company, LLC (Big Springs) to serve as the receiver of Island Park Water Company, Inc. (IPWC).

DEQ conducts completeness review for cyanidation permit application for Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. 

September 1, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received an application from Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. for a permit to construct, operate, and close a cyanidation facility intended to contain, treat, or dispose of process water or process-contaminated water containing cyanide.  

DEQ issues final point of compliance determination for Stibnite Gold Project

August 25, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a final point of compliance (POC) determination for the Stibnite Gold Project (SGP) / Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc.

DEQ seeking participation in groundwater monitoring program in Bliss, Idaho 

August 18, 2023
BLISS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reaching out to private well owners in Bliss, Idaho, to participate in a groundwater sampling program. 

DEQ seeks nominations for Pollution Prevention Champion award 

August 17, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pollution Prevention award. 

DEQ seeks letter of interest for receivership of Island Park Water Company Public Water Systems

August 10, 2023

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is accepting a Letter of interest (LOI) from individuals and/or entities interested in being selected by DEQ as a receiver for the Island Park Water Company (IPWC)public water systems (PWSs).

DEQ hosts 2023 triennial review workshop

August 3, 2023

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a public workshop on the agency’s triennial review of Idaho’s surface water quality standards.

DEQ agrees to joint stipulation regarding Island Park Water Company complaint

August 2, 2023

ISLAND PARK – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has agreed to a joint stipulation with Island Water Park Company (IPWC), Inc. related to the ownership and operation of the company’s public drinking water systems (PWSs).

DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for the Army Corp of Engineers, Albeni Falls Dam project

August 1, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Army Corp of Engineers for Albeni Falls Dam for preliminary review.

DEQ seeks members for the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group

July 20, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill five vacancies on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).

DEQ hosts CAFO Improvement Fund application workshop

July 14, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, in collaboration with the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, will be hosting a workshop on July 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. (MDT). This workshop will provide information and answer questions regarding applications for the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Improvement Fund. The CAFO Improvement Fund, established by the Idaho Legislature in 2022, supports implementation of environmental improvement programs on CAFOs to improve soil, water, and air quality through manure and nutrient management.

Nonpoint source management grant applications due July 15, 2023 

July 12, 2023
BOISE— States, territories, and tribes interested in nonpoint source pollution management activities have until July 15, 2023, to submit applications under the federal §319 grant program.

DEQ awards $1,000,000 to Yellow Pine Water Users Association, Valley County

July 10, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $1,000,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to Yellow Pine Water Users Association, Valley County.

DEQ announces public meeting to collect comments on draft 401 water quality certification for County Line Road Hydroelectric Project

July 7, 2023
IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public open house meeting to collect comments on the draft Clean Water Act (CWA) § 401 Water Quality Certification for the County Line Road Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) No. 14513-003.

DEQ issues boil water order for Goose Bay Estates, Aspen Ridge Subdivision, Valley View Subdivision, and Shotgun Cherokee Subdivision — Island Park

July 5, 2023
ISLAND PARK — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing a boil water order for Goose Bay Estates, Aspen Ridge Subdivision, Valley View Subdivision, and Shotgun Cherokee Subdivision in Island Park, Idaho.

DEQ issues boil water advisory for Shotgun North and Shotgun Kickapoo — Island Park

July 5, 2023
ISLAND PARK — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing a boil water advisory for Shotgun North and Shotgun Kickapoo in Island Park, Idaho.

DEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2024 CAFO Improvement Grant Program 

June 30, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks applications for the fiscal year 2024 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Improvement Grant Program.

DEQ marks five-years in administering Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program

June 30, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality marks five years in administering the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Program.

DEQ seeks members for the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group

June 30, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group (BAG). The vacancy representation is for Public at Large.

DEQ awards $3,124,087 to the city of Harrison, Kootenai County

June 26, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $3,124,087 low-interest wastewater construction loan to the city of Harrison in Kootenai County.

DEQ seeks comment on draft modified Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the city of Cascade

June 15, 2023
This draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to the South Fork Payette River. The city’s current IPDES permit was issued January 7, 2020, and expires February 28, 2025.

$33 million in Leading Idaho funds allocated to Coeur d’Alene Lake

June 9, 2023
COEUR D’ALENE—Historic mining activities in the Coeur d’Alene Basin have led to widespread metals contamination from the South Fork Coeur d’Alene River to Lake Coeur d’Alene and on to the Spokane River.

DEQ issues correction to December 2022 news release on grant funding

June 2, 2023
BOISE – A news release issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality on December 5, 2023, incorrectly stated that some drinking water and wastewater systems receiving grant funding were also receiving funding from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

DEQ awards $3,000,000 to Hoo Doo Harvard Water and Sewer District, Latah County

June 2, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $3,000,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to Hoo Doo Harvard Water and Sewer District in Latah County.

DEQ requests permission to sample private wells in Ashton-Drummond nitrate priority area

May 24, 2023
ASHTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Idaho Falls Regional Office is requesting permission to sample private wells within the Ashton-Drummond Nitrate Priority Area, which is known to be impacted by elevated nitrates in groundwater. DEQ’s priority will be to sample areas where aquifer flow directly contributes to local public drinking water sources. Nitrates in groundwater are a concern as elevated levels can prevent the body’s ability to use oxygen. Sensitive groups including infants under the age of six months are the most susceptible. The health-risk based federal drinking water standard for nitrate is 10 milligrams per liter.