March 15, 2023
Contact: Todd Higgins, Wastewater Reuse Permit Writer, todd.higgins@deq.idaho.gov
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for CS Beef Packers, LLC.
CS Beef Packers is located south of Boise, Idaho, and produces industrial wastewater that is pretreated and land applied. The draft reuse permit would add 1,200 acres to the existing land application area for a total of 2,808.6 acres and reauthorize operations for an additional eight years.
The draft reuse permit establishes monitoring requirements, limits on nutrient and hydraulic loading, and conditions established by DEQ to protect public health and the environment. As part of the permitting process, the permittee was also required to show that its operation would not cause public health or environmental concerns.
The permit materials are available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 North Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho 83706), DEQ’s Boise Regional Office (1445 North Orchard Street, Boise, Idaho 83706), and on DEQ’s Public Comment Opportunities page.
Written comments will be accepted through April 12, 2023, at 5 p.m. MDT. Submit comments electronically on DEQ’s website or by mail or email to:
Todd Higgins
1410 N. Hilton Street
Boise, ID 83706
todd.higgins@deq.idaho.gov