Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 58 - Environmental Quality, Department of
Rule 58.01.09 - RULES REGULATING SWINE FACILITIES
Section 58.01.09.250 - WATER QUALITY PROTECTION
Current through August 31, 2023
The following minimum design and performance standards are a baseline for protection of public health and water quality. These standards apply to all facilities and are to be reflected in the permit unless the Director determines, based on an applicant's site specific information, that compliance with a specific standard is not necessary to protect water quality or the public health. Other conditions, as determined by the Director to be necessary to protect water quality, may be included in a permit. (3-24-22)
01. Animal Waste Management System Design Criteria. A facility's animal waste management system must: (3-24-22)
02. Water Quality Monitoring. Ground water and/or leak detection monitoring must be conducted for every facility with a liquid storage impoundment and be designed to give the earliest possible detection of an unauthorized discharge to ground water. (3-24-22)
03. Discharges. Facilities must be constructed, operated and maintained to not cause unauthorized discharges. (3-24-22)
04. Spill Contingency Plan. Facilities must prepare a discharge response strategy that describes procedures and methods to be implemented for the abatement and cleanup of any pollutant. (3-24-22)
05. Stockpile Areas. Animal waste stockpile areas, including compost areas, must be constructed to ensure that all water and precipitation, which comes into contact with the stockpiles, does not enter waters of the state. (3-24-22)