DEQ's Mission
To protect human health and the
quality of Idaho’s air, land, and water.
DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution.
As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.
What's New at DEQ?
Recently updated pages on DEQ's website:
- News Release - DEQ seeks comment on proposed air quality permit to construct for Jerome Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Air Quality Permit - Jerome Wastewater Treatment Plant
- IPDES E-Permitting System Training for POTWs
- Technical Guidance Manual for Individual and Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems
- Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program: Guidance Development
- News Release - DEQ seeks comment on proposed air quality permit to construct for IPEX USA, Preston
- Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Air Quality Permit - IPEX USA - Preston
- Environmental Review
- Environmental Conferences, Trainings & Workshops Hosted by DEQ
- Underground Storage Tank Service Provider Training