Accepting comments from August 6, 2026, to September 7, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the Brundage Mountain Resort Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWTP).
Brundage AWTP applied for a wastewater discharge permit for its wastewater treatment facility, located at 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, Idaho, 83638.
The draft permit would authorize the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to Thorn 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 public review at DEQ’s state office (1410 N. Hilton St.), DEQ’s Boise Regional Office (1445 N Orchard, Boise, Idaho 83706), and on DEQ’s website. Written comments on the draft permit and fact sheet will be accepted through Monday, September 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. MDT. A public meeting may be held, if requested in writing, by Thursday, August 20, 2026. Comments should address water quality considerations and include supporting materials where available. Comments should also reference the Brundage Mountain Resort AWTP and permit number (ID0030121). 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
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Permit 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 the Brundage Mountain Resort AWTP
Accepting comments from August 6, 2026, to September 7, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the Brundage Mountain Resort Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWTP).
Brundage AWTP applied for a wastewater discharge permit for its wastewater treatment facility, located at 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, Idaho, 83638.
The draft permit would authorize the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to Thorn 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 public review at DEQ’s state office (1410 N. Hilton St.), DEQ’s Boise Regional Office (1445 N Orchard, Boise, Idaho 83706), and on DEQ’s website. Written comments on the draft permit and fact sheet will be accepted through Monday, September 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. MDT. A public meeting may be held, if requested in writing, by Thursday, August 20, 2026. Comments should address water quality considerations and include supporting materials where available. Comments should also reference the Brundage Mountain Resort AWTP and permit number (ID0030121). 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 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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