January 3, 2025
Contact: MaryAnna Peavey, Grants and Loans Bureau Chief, MaryAnna.Peavey@deq.idaho.gov
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded $75,000 to two wastewater systems to help facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
The following systems received funding:
City of New Meadows – The city of New Meadows in Adams County was awarded $40,000 to prepare a wastewater planning study and environmental review to evaluate the current wastewater system and identify needed improvements. The total project cost is $80,000 and the remaining $40,000 will be funded by the city.
Viola Water and Sewer District – Viola Water and Sewer District in Latah County was awarded $35,000 to prepare a wastewater planning study and environmental review to evaluate the current wastewater system and identify needed improvements. The total project cost is $70,000 and the remaining $35,000 will be funded by the district.
Background
DEQ’s Planning Grant Program provides assistance to eligible wastewater and drinking water systems. These grants are used to develop engineering reports identifying the most cost-effective, environmentally sound method of upgrading a system to achieve and maintain compliance with state and federal standards. Grants cover up to 50% of eligible planning costs, with the remaining cost is the grant recipient’s responsibility.
For more information about DEQ’s Planning Grant Program and to learn more about this year’s grant recipients, go to DEQ’s Facility Planning Grants page.