202989 DEQ SEEKS COMMENT ON DRAFT IDAHO POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT FOR MOSCOW WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PROPOSED ACTION: The City of Moscow applied to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) wastewater discharge permit for its municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 2221 Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho 83843. The DEQ is seeking public comment on the draft IPDES permit, associated fact sheet, and application for the Moscow water reclamation facility. This draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to Paradise Creek for five years. The discharge occurs via a direct outfall to the water body. The dewatered sludge is hauled to Inland North Waste (formerly LSI-Latah Sanitation, Inc.) for composting. The permit identifies the pollutants of concern and specifies associated discharge limits. Additionally, the permit specifies monitoring and reporting requirements necessary to ensure compliance, protect human health, and assure the integrity of Idaho's environment. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Notice is given that DEQ has scheduled a period to receive public comments. Written comments on the draft permit and fact sheet will be accepted from October 31st, 2025, through December 1st, 2025, at 5 p.m. MST. A public meeting may be held if requested in writing by November 14, 2025. The draft permit and fact sheet are available for public review at DEQ's state office (1410 N. Hilton St., Boise, ID 83706), Lewiston Regional Office, 1118 F St., Lewiston, ID 83501, and on DEQ's website. https://www.deq.idaho.gov/public-information/newsroom/ SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS-ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Anyone may submit written comments regarding the proposed permit. To be most effective, comments should address water quality considerations and include supporting materials where available. Comments, requests, and questions regarding the public comment process should be directed to Marcelo Gracia at the address below, or to the DEQ website at https://www.deq.idaho.gov/public-information/newsroom/. Please reference the Moscow WRF and permit number (ID0021491) when sending comments or questions. All information regarding this matter, including the issuance of the final permit, will be available on DEQ's website. Submit requests for a public meeting on the draft permit and fact sheet electronically on DEQ's website, by mail, or email to Amy Southern. Amy Southern Marcelo Gracia Idaho Department of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Environmental Quality Surface & Wastewater Surface & Wastewater Division Division 1410 N. Hilton St. 1410 N. Hilton St. Boise, ID 83706 Boise, ID 83706 Email: Email: Amy.Southern@deq.idaho.gov Marcelo.Gracia@deq.idaho.gov