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DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Starr Corporation
March 9, 2023
BOISE—The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a proposed settlement action and consent order with Starr Corporation for violations of the 2022 Construction General Permit for Discharge Activities.
DEQ awards nearly $108,000 to five drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
March 3, 2023
BOISE—The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $107,700 to five drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ awards nearly $36 million to ten drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
March 2, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $35,250,951 in construction grants to ten drinking water and wastewater systems.
DEQ seeks comment on draft IPDES permit for the city of Lava Hot Springs
February 22, 2023
LAVA HOT SPRINGS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the city of Lava Hot Springs publicly owned treatment works (POTW).
DEQ awards nearly $52 million to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
February 3, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $51,335,442 in construction grants to six drinking water and wastewater systems.
DEQ awards nearly $192,000 to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
February 1, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $191,300 to six drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ seeks members for the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group
January 31, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill two vacancies on the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
DEQ seeks members for the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
January 30, 2023
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill four vacancies on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for the Lava Hot Springs POTW
January 20, 2023
BOISE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an IPDES preliminary draft permit to the city of Lava Hot Springs for preliminary review.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Stanley Sewer Association
January 11, 2023
STANLEY - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for Stanley Sewer Association.
DEQ announces $90,300 in grant funding to support sustainable materials management projects
January 10, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking proposals that enhance or support innovative waste reduction or prevention.
Governor Little proposes additional $115 million in drinking water and wastewater funding for fiscal year 2024
January 10, 2023
BOISE — Governor Little announced yesterday his proposal of $115 million to support Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater facilities.
DEQ awards nearly $1.4 million to 24 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
January 5, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $1,322,843 to 24 drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ awards nearly $31 million to nine drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
January 5. 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $30,304,970 in construction grants to nine drinking water and wastewater systems.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Sandpiper Shores Master Utility, Inc.
BONNER COUNTY - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for Sandpiper Shores Master Utility, Inc.
Read Full ArticleCoeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee finalizes list of lake cleanup projects
COEUR D’ALENE—The Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee (CLAC) met today to prioritize $20 million for projects that improve and protect water quality in Coeur d’Alene Lake, as part of Governor Little’s Leading Idaho Initiative.
Read Full ArticleDEQ announces supplemental water infrastructure funding for FY24
December 8, 2022
BOISE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing additional funding opportunities to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the state.
DEQ seeks scientific data on Idaho waters for 2024 Integrated Report
December 5, 2022
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking scientific data to assist the agency in evaluating water quality in all Idaho rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs for the 2024 Integrated Report.
DEQ awards nearly $1.7M to 26 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
December 5, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $1,681,466 to 26 drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for Riverbend Meats, LLC
December 2, 2022
IDAHO FALLS - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit for Riverbend Meats, LLC.
DEQ awards nearly $60 Million to 11 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
December 1, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $59,187,419 in construction grants to 11 drinking water and wastewater systems as part of Governor Brad Little’s Leading Idaho initiative.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Engineered Structures, Inc.
November 30, 2022
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a proposed settlement action and consent order with Engineered Structures, Inc. for violations of the 2017 General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Russell Corporation
November 18, 2022
BOISE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is providing notice of a proposed settlement action and consent order with Russell Corporation for violations of the 2017 General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities.
DEQ announces public hearing and extends comment opportunity on application to modify a permit to construct and Tier 1 operating permit for J.R. Simplot Company – Don Siding Plant
November 18, 2022
POCATELLO – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing a public hearing and extending the public comment period on an application to modify a permit to construct and Tier 1 operating permit for J.R. Simplot Company – Don Siding Plant.
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for city of Rockland
November 17, 2022
POWER COUNTY - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft water reuse permit for the city of Rockland in Power County, Idaho.
DEQ highlights water quality improvement plans for water bodies in southeastern Idaho and North Idaho
November 17, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is advancing three water quality improvement plans—known as total maximum daily loads—designed to control pollutants in the Beaver-Camas subbasin, Lower Clark Fork River, and Spokane River.
DEQ releases water quality improvement plan reviews for three Idaho water bodies
November 17, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing three water quality improvement plan reviews—known as five-year reviews—which assess conditions in the Fernan Lake Watershed, Kootenai and Moyie River Subbasin, and Salmon Falls Creek Subbasin.
DEQ seeks comment on draft letter of interest forms for supplemental water infrastructure funding
November 16, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the draft letter of interest forms for supplemental drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding.
Governor Little, DEQ applaud Coeur d’Alene Lake cleanup progress; highlight need for continued work
November 15, 2022
COEUR D’ALENE — The Our Gem Collaborative hosted the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on Tuesday to discuss findings from The Future of Water Quality in Coeur d’Alene Lake report and take questions from the public.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed expedited settlement action with Brinkmann Construction
November 15, 2022
BOISE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a proposed settlement action with Brinkmann Construction for violations of the 2022 construction general permit for discharges from construction activities.
DEQ seeks comment on revision to Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan for northern Ada County
November 3, 2022
BOISE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a state implementation plan (SIP) revision to the Northern Ada County Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan.
DEQ awards over $1 million to 20 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
November 2, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $1,030,979 to 20 drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Brownlee Hydroelectric Power Plant
October 28, 2022
BOISE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit for the Brownlee Hydroelectric Power Plant.
DEQ awards nearly $6.7 million to four drinking water systems across Idaho
October 25, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $6,650,000 in construction grants four drinking water systems.
DEQ releases 2023 IPDES Permit Issuance Plan
October 19, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today released the 2023 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (IPDES) Permit Issuance Plan for the upcoming calendar year.
DEQ awards $43,000 to the Nez Perce Tribe to support recycling recovery
October 17, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $43,000 to the Nez Perce Tribe to support aluminum, plastic, and cardboard recycling recovery.
Potentially hazardous conditions at Lake Cascade and Payette River; avoid contact with cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom
October 14, 2022
BOISE, ID -- The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Division of Public Health and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are notifying the public of potentially hazardous conditions at Lake Cascade in Valley County and the Payette River from Lake Cascade to Payette through Boise, Gem, Payette, and Valley counties due to harmful algal blooms.
DEQ announces drinking water and wastewater funding opportunities for fiscal year 2024
October 11, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing fiscal year 2024 grant and loan funding opportunities for Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater systems.
DEQ awards nearly $543,000 to 12 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
October 7, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $542,850 to 12 drinking water and wastewater systems to help facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
State of Idaho Receives $4 Million for EV Infrastructure
BOISE - On September 27th, 2022, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that the Idaho Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan required under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program was approved for implementation. There is now $4,425,511 in funds…
Read Full ArticleNational Academy of Sciences finds Coeur d’Alene Lake showing signs of recovery; further work needed to guide future efforts
September 30, 2022
BOISE — Certain water quality trends are improving in North Idaho’s iconic water body, according to the National Academy of Sciences’ (NAS) Future of Water Quality in Coeur d’Alene Lake report.
DEQ extends comment period on draft IPDES permit for the city of Rexburg
September 29, 2022
REXBURG - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended the public comment period for the proposed city of Rexburg Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Permit (ID0023817).
DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for Black Canyon Bliss hydroelectric facility
September 22, 2022
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is preparing a draft 401 water quality certification for Stevenson No. 2 (Black Canyon Bliss) hydroelectric facility - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Docket No. P-8866.
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Albeni Falls Dam
September 22, 2022
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Albeni Falls Dam for preliminary review.
DEQ seeks members to serve on new watershed advisory group in Coeur d’Alene
September 16, 2022
COEUR D'ALENE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks representatives from various interest groups to serve on a new South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ and OEMR announce Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Program award recipients
September 1, 2022
BOISE — The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have awarded Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Program funds to 12 recipients across the state of Idaho.
DEQ awards nearly $76,000 to Idaho City and Fruitland, Idaho
August 29, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $75,810 to Idaho City and Fruitland, Idaho, to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
DEQ awards $3 million to the city of Challis in Custer County
August 18, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $3 million low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Challis in Custer County.
DEQ awards $200,000 to Southside Water and Sewer District in Bonner County
August 1, 2022
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $200,000 low-interest wastewater construction loan to Southside Water and Sewer District in Bonner County, Idaho.
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for the city of Rexburg
July 28, 2022
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the city of Rexburg for preliminary review.