Accepting comments from September 17, 2025, through October 18, 2025.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a proposed settlement action and consent judgment with the city of Blackfoot for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permitting requirements.
Under IPDES Permit ID0020044, the city is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from its publicly owned treatment works in Blackfoot, Idaho, to the Snake River. DEQ alleges the city exceeded effluent limits, failed to submit required discharge monitoring reports on time, allowed sanitary sewer overflows, and failed to implement required pretreatment controls for industrial users.
The proposed settlement action requires the city to address deficiencies in its collection system and pretreatment program, complete facility upgrades, and submit regular progress reports. The city must also pay a civil penalty of $56,805, with an additional $227,220 in stipulated penalties that may be assessed if the city fails to meet specific compliance milestones outlined in the settlement action.
In compliance with Idaho Code §39-108(9) and the “Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Rules” (IDAPA 58.01.25.500.04), DEQ is publishing the proposed settlement action for public comment. The materials are available for review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St., Boise, Idaho) and on DEQ’s website, and written comments will be accepted through October 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MST. The proposed 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:
Jayson Foley
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
jayson.foley@deq.idaho.gov
Related Document
Consent Judgment
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 city of Blackfoot
Accepting comments from September 17, 2025, through October 18, 2025.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a proposed settlement action and consent judgment with the city of Blackfoot for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permitting requirements.
Under IPDES Permit ID0020044, the city is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from its publicly owned treatment works in Blackfoot, Idaho, to the Snake River. DEQ alleges the city exceeded effluent limits, failed to submit required discharge monitoring reports on time, allowed sanitary sewer overflows, and failed to implement required pretreatment controls for industrial users.
The proposed settlement action requires the city to address deficiencies in its collection system and pretreatment program, complete facility upgrades, and submit regular progress reports. The city must also pay a civil penalty of $56,805, with an additional $227,220 in stipulated penalties that may be assessed if the city fails to meet specific compliance milestones outlined in the settlement action.
In compliance with Idaho Code §39-108(9) and the “Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Rules” (IDAPA 58.01.25.500.04), DEQ is publishing the proposed settlement action for public comment. The materials are available for review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St., Boise, Idaho) and on DEQ’s website, and written comments will be accepted through October 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MST. The proposed 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:
Jayson Foley
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
jayson.foley@deq.idaho.gov
Related Document
Consent Judgment
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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