Accepting comments from August 12, 2025, through September 11, 2025.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a proposed settlement action and consent judgment with the city of Deary for violations of the Clean Water Act and the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit at the publicly owned wastewater treatment facility, which discharges into Mount Deary Creek.
The city obtained coverage under IPDES permit ID0020788 as a discharger from its wastewater treatment facility in Deary, Idaho. DEQ alleges that the city failed to comply with all applicable conditions of its permit. DEQ prepared a consent judgment directing the city to resolve the violations and pay an adjusted civil penalty of $287,200, with $229,760 administered as stipulated penalties. This action will require the city to pay a total of $57,440.
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 proposed settlement action is available for public review on DEQ’s website and at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho 83706). Written comments will be accepted through September 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. MST. This 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 by email to:
Ben Johnson
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
ben.johnson@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents
Proposed Settlement Action
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 Deary
Accepting comments from August 12, 2025, through September 11, 2025.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a proposed settlement action and consent judgment with the city of Deary for violations of the Clean Water Act and the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit at the publicly owned wastewater treatment facility, which discharges into Mount Deary Creek.
The city obtained coverage under IPDES permit ID0020788 as a discharger from its wastewater treatment facility in Deary, Idaho. DEQ alleges that the city failed to comply with all applicable conditions of its permit. DEQ prepared a consent judgment directing the city to resolve the violations and pay an adjusted civil penalty of $287,200, with $229,760 administered as stipulated penalties. This action will require the city to pay a total of $57,440.
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 proposed settlement action is available for public review on DEQ’s website and at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho 83706). Written comments will be accepted through September 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. MST. This 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 by email to:
Ben Johnson
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
ben.johnson@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents
Proposed Settlement Action
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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