The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the city of Genesee wastewater treatment plant.
The city applied for a wastewater discharge permit for its facility in Genesee, Idaho. The permit would authorize the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to Cow Creek for five years. The permit identifies the pollutants of concern and the required limits for each pollutant or parameter, and monitoring and reporting requirements necessary to ensure compliance with the permit and protect human health and the environment.
The draft permit and fact sheet are available for review at DEQ’s state office (1410 N. Hilton St. Boise, Idaho), DEQ’s Lewiston Regional Office (1118 F St. Lewiston, Idaho), and on DEQ’s Public Comment Opportunities web page.
Written comments will be accepted through October 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. MDT. A public meeting may be held, if requested in writing, by September 16, 2025. Comments should address water quality considerations, include supporting materials where available, and reference the city’s wastewater treatment plant and permit number ID0030112.
Submit comments using the form below or via mail or email to Karen Frazier:
Karen Frazier
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Submit requests for a public meeting electronically using the form below or by mail or email to
Amy Southern:
Amy Southern
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
