Accepting comments from September 2, 2025, through October 2, 2025.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the city of Genesee wastewater treatment plant.
The city applied for a wastewater discharge permit for its facility in Genesee, Idaho. The permit would authorize the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to Cow Creek for five years. The permit identifies the pollutants of concern and the required limits for each pollutant or parameter, and monitoring and reporting requirements necessary to ensure compliance with the permit and protect human health and the environment.
The draft permit and fact sheet are available for review at DEQ’s state office (1410 N. Hilton St. Boise, Idaho), DEQ’s Lewiston Regional Office (1118 F St. Lewiston, Idaho), and on DEQ’s website.
Written comments will be accepted through October 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. MDT. A public meeting may be held, if requested in writing, by September 16, 2025. Comments should address water quality considerations, include supporting materials where available, and reference the city’s wastewater treatment plant and permit number ID0030112.
Submit comments using the form below or via mail or email to Karen Frazier:
Karen Frazier
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Karen.Frazier@deq.idaho.gov
Submit requests for a public meeting electronically using the form below or by mail or email to Amy Southern:
Amy Southern
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Related Documents
Draft permit and supporting 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 draft IPDES permit for city of Genesee wastewater treatment plant
Accepting comments from September 2, 2025, through October 2, 2025.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the city of Genesee wastewater treatment plant.
The city applied for a wastewater discharge permit for its facility in Genesee, Idaho. The permit would authorize the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to Cow Creek for five years. The permit identifies the pollutants of concern and the required limits for each pollutant or parameter, and monitoring and reporting requirements necessary to ensure compliance with the permit and protect human health and the environment.
The draft permit and fact sheet are available for review at DEQ’s state office (1410 N. Hilton St. Boise, Idaho), DEQ’s Lewiston Regional Office (1118 F St. Lewiston, Idaho), and on DEQ’s website.
Written comments will be accepted through October 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. MDT. A public meeting may be held, if requested in writing, by September 16, 2025. Comments should address water quality considerations, include supporting materials where available, and reference the city’s wastewater treatment plant and permit number ID0030112.
Submit comments using the form below or via mail or email to Karen Frazier:
Karen Frazier
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Karen.Frazier@deq.idaho.gov
Submit requests for a public meeting electronically using the form below or by mail or email to Amy Southern:
Amy Southern
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Related Documents
Draft permit and supporting 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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