Wastewater System Requirements

01. Appropriate Control Measures. The Department, through approval or disapproval of plans and specifications for wastewater systems, the issuance of wastewater discharge permits, orders, compliance schedules, directives or any of the mechanisms at its disposal, will require persons to apply appropriate control measures necessary to achieve and maintain the water quality standards contained in IDAPA 58.01.02, “Water Quality Standards.” or IDAPA 58.01.11, “Groundwater Quality Rule.” (7-1-26) 02. Degree of Treatment. The degree of wastewater treatment required to restore and maintain the standards of quality will be determined in each instance by the Department, based upon the following: (3-31-22) a. The uses which are made or desired of the receiving water; (3-31-22) b. The volume and nature of flow of the receiving water; (3-31-22) c. The quantity and quality of the wastewater to be treated; and (3-31-22) d. The presence or absence of other sources of water pollution on the same watershed, stream segment IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 58.01.16 Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Rules Section 202 Page 12 or aquifer. (3-31-22) 03. Operation. Any person who owns or operates any wastewater system must at all times: (7-1-26) a. Ensure that such facility is operated under competent supervision and with the highest efficiency that can reasonably be expected; (7-1-26) b. Ensure that untreated or partially treated wastewater is not disposed of to the ground surface unless otherwise permitted or approved by the Department; and (7-1-26) c. Maintain such facility in good repair. (3-31-22) d. Maintain records as necessary to operate the wastewater system and document compliance. (7-1-26) 04. Falsification of Records. It is a violation of these rules for any person to falsify or knowingly render inaccurate any treatment record required under these rules. (7-1-26)