Accepting comments from October 31, 2025, through December 1, 2025.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the Moscow Water Reclamation Facility.

The city applied for a wastewater discharge permit for its wastewater treatment facility in Moscow, Idaho. The draft permit would authorize the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to Paradise Creek for five years. The permit identifies the pollutants of concern, 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 public review at DEQ’s state office (1410 N. Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho), DEQ’s Lewiston Regional Office (1118 F Street, Lewiston, Idaho), and on DEQ’s website. Written comments on the draft permit and fact sheet will be accepted through December 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. MST. A public meeting may be held, if requested in writing, by November 14, 2025.

Comments should address water quality considerations and include supporting materials where available. Comments should also reference the Moscow facility and permit number (ID0021491). Submit comments using the form below or via mail or email to Marcelo Gracia:

Marcelo Gracia
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Surface and Wastewater Division
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Marcelo.Gracia@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
Surface and Wastewater Division
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Amy.Southern@deq.idaho.gov

Related Documents

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/.