Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 58 - Environmental Quality, Department of
Rule 58.01.16 - WASTEWATER RULES
Section 58.01.16.600 - LAND APPLICATION OF WASTEWATER(S) OR RECHARGE WATERS
Current through August 31, 2023
Land application of wastewater or recharge waters is subject to the following requirements: (3-31-22)
01. Land Application/Reuse Permit. Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Rules, IDAPA 58.01.17, "Recycled Water Rules," require a permit prior to land application/reuse of certain types of wastewater. (3-31-22)
02. Applied Waters Restricted to Premises. Wastewater(s) or recharge waters applied to the land surface must be restricted to the premises of the application site. Wastewater discharges to surface water that require a permit under the Clean Water Act must be authorized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (3-31-22)
03. Hazard or Nuisance Prohibited. Wastewaters must not create a public health hazard or a nuisance condition. (3-31-22)
04. Monitoring. Provision must be made for monitoring the quality of the ground water in proximity of the application site. The ground water monitoring program is subject to approval by the Department. All data and reports resulting from the ground water monitoring program must be submitted to the Department upon request. The minimum frequency of monitoring and data submittal will be determined by the Department and in general will be dependent upon: (3-31-22)
05. Basis for Evaluation. The evaluation for an approval to irrigate, either by sprinkling or flooding or surface spreading of wastewater material or by burying wastewater material or recharge water in the upper soil horizon as a method of treatment, must include, but will not necessarily be limited to, consideration of the following items: (3-31-22)