DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Lamb Weston

Accepting comments from July 18, 2024, through August 19, 2024.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft reuse permit renewal for Lamb Weston.

Lamb Weston produces various potato products including fried, frozen, and dehydrated goods in Power County, Idaho. The facility generates process wastewater from potato washing and from potato conveyance, equipment cleaning, etc., which is used to irrigate 966.6 acres. The new permit would add an additional 1, 511 irrigated aces for six 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 facility 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 Pocatello Regional Office (444 Hospital Way #300 Pocatello, ID 83201), and on DEQ’s Public Comment Opportunities page. Written comments will be accepted through August 19, 2024, at 5 p.m. MST. Submit comments electronically on DEQ’s website or by mail or email to:

Scott MacDonald
444 Hospital Way #300
Pocatello, ID 83201
scott.macdonald@deq.idaho.gov

Related documents
Draft permit
Staff analysis

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