DEQ awards $25,000 to West Mountain Cottages, Inc. in Canyon County
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $25,000 to a water system to help evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
DEQ releases 2027 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Issuance Plan
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today released the 2027 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (IPDES) Permit Issuance Plan.
DEQ awards $1,400,000 to the City of Island Park
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $1,400,000 in low-interest drinking water lead service line loan funding to the City of Island Park in Fremont County, Idaho.
DEQ to host open house on draft 401 water quality certification for Caldera Flats project
ISLAND PARK – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) invites the public to attend an open house focused on DEQ’s draft 401 water quality certification for the Caldera Flats project.
DEQ awards $38,600 to Cedar Springs Community Water in Bonner County, Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $38,600 low-interest drinking water loan to Cedar Springs Community Water in Bonner County, Idaho.
DEQ lifts boil water advisory for private well owners around Big Springs Ave – Island Park
ISLAND PARK – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is lifting the boil water advisory for private well owners around Big Springs Avenue in Island Park, Idaho.
DEQ seeks applications for Idaho AIR-FAIR high school competition
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking applications to the Idaho AIR-FAIR, an educational pilot program for the 2026–2027 school year.
DEQ seeks member for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group
LEWISTON – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
Proper septic system operation and maintenance protect human health and Idaho’s water quality
BOISE – Many Idaho households that are not served by public sewers rely on septic systems to treat and dispose of wastewater. Proper operation and maintenance help protect public health, drinking water, groundwater, and surface water.
DEQ releases 2026 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the 2026 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards. The review will guide water quality standards rulemaking and subprogram development for the next three years.
DEQ to hold public meeting to collect comments on draft 401 water quality certification for Felt Hydroelectric Project
DRIGGS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public meeting to receive comments on the draft Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Felt Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) No. P-5089.
DEQ seeks representative for Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill two vacancies on the Middle Snake Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
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