Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following announcement on Aug. 14.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft water reuse permit for Red Horse Mountain Ranch.
The permit authorizes the facility to apply recycled water to pasture fields for 10 years.
As part of the permitting process, the facility is required to show how it will address public health and environmental concerns, including methods of preventing surface and ground water contamination.
The draft permit specifies buffer zones around the irrigation site, hydraulic and nutrient loading rates, operating practices, and monitoring requirements established by DEQ to protect public health and the environment.
Written comments on the draft permit will be accepted through September 14 at 5 p.m. MST.
The draft permit and staff analysis are available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St.) and on DEQ’s website (download at right).
Submit comments electronically on DEQ’s website or by mail or email to:
Darren Wood
DEQ State Office
1410 N. Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
Email: Darren.Wood@deq.idaho.gov
Original source can be found here.
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