Accepting comments from October 6, 2026, to November 5, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a proposed settlement action and consent judgment with Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District (PLRWSD). DEQ alleges violations of the Clean Water Act and the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permitting requirements. PLRWSD holds IPDES Permit No. ID002023, which authorizes the discharge of treated wastewater from its publicly owned treatment works in McCall, Idaho, to the North Fork of the Payette River (NFPR). PLRWSD also holds reuse permit M-236-01 which serves as its main disposal method of effluent from PLRWSD through land application.
DEQ alleges that PLRWSD’s violations include unauthorized discharges of pollutants to the NFPR resulting from leaks in the wastewater storage pond liner and a failure to properly operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system.
The proposed settlement action requires PLRWSD to implement corrective actions to achieve and maintain compliance with its IPDES permit and reuse permit M-236-01, complete specified planning, operational, monitoring, and infrastructure improvements, and submit regular progress reports documenting compliance with the consent judgment. PLRWSD must also pay $75,980, with an additional $683,820 in stipulated penalties that may be assessed if PLRWSD fails to meet specific compliance milestones outlined in the settlement action.
In compliance with Idaho Code 39-108(9) and IDAPA 58.01.25.500.04, DEQ is publishing the proposed settlement action for public comment. The proposed settlement action is available for review under the related documents below and at DEQ’s State Office (1410 North Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho 83706). Written comments will be accepted through November 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. MT. This settlement action may be amended or adjusted in the future, in which case DEQ may provide an additional public comment opportunity.
Submit comments electronically using the form below, or by mail or email to:
Ben Johnson
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
wwenforcement@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents
Settlement Action Materials
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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DEQ seeks comment on proposed settlement action with Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District
Accepting comments from October 6, 2026, to November 5, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a proposed settlement action and consent judgment with Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District (PLRWSD). DEQ alleges violations of the Clean Water Act and the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permitting requirements. PLRWSD holds IPDES Permit No. ID002023, which authorizes the discharge of treated wastewater from its publicly owned treatment works in McCall, Idaho, to the North Fork of the Payette River (NFPR). PLRWSD also holds reuse permit M-236-01 which serves as its main disposal method of effluent from PLRWSD through land application.
DEQ alleges that PLRWSD’s violations include unauthorized discharges of pollutants to the NFPR resulting from leaks in the wastewater storage pond liner and a failure to properly operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system.
The proposed settlement action requires PLRWSD to implement corrective actions to achieve and maintain compliance with its IPDES permit and reuse permit M-236-01, complete specified planning, operational, monitoring, and infrastructure improvements, and submit regular progress reports documenting compliance with the consent judgment. PLRWSD must also pay $75,980, with an additional $683,820 in stipulated penalties that may be assessed if PLRWSD fails to meet specific compliance milestones outlined in the settlement action.
In compliance with Idaho Code 39-108(9) and IDAPA 58.01.25.500.04, DEQ is publishing the proposed settlement action for public comment. The proposed settlement action is available for review under the related documents below and at DEQ’s State Office (1410 North Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho 83706). Written comments will be accepted through November 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. MT. This settlement action may be amended or adjusted in the future, in which case DEQ may provide an additional public comment opportunity.
Submit comments electronically using the form below, or by mail or email to:
Ben Johnson
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
wwenforcement@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents
Settlement Action Materials
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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