In an effort to prevent contamination of the state’s valuable resources, Idaho’s Department of Environmental Quality requires that applications for permits for certain proposed onsite wastewater disposal systems, including septic systems, include what is known as a nutrient-pathogen study. With any onsite wastewater disposal system, the potential exists for leaching of pollutants from the sewage contained within the system into the surrounding groundwater. A nutrient-pathogen study presents an evaluation of the proposed system’s potential impacts to water quality. Not only does the study provide information that can be useful to the permittee and interested parties regarding their onsite system and the surrounding geology, the DEQ also relies heavily on the study when determining whether to issue a permit. It is therefore important that permit seekers select consultants with the expertise to conduct Idaho nutrient-pathogen studies that are based on sound scientific data.
Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates Inc. consists of highly trained and skilled professional staff with many years of experience providing Eastern Idaho environmental services, including consultation for nutrient-pathogen studies. The transport of pollutants through groundwater is affected by the subsurface characteristics specific to a given region. As such, any evaluation of potential water quality impacts from an onsite wastewater disposal system should be made by professionals with an intimate knowledge of the local geology and hydrogeology. The staff at Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates Inc. have acquired this extensive experience with subsurface characteristics through an impressive history of regional projects including Idaho nutrient-pathogen studies.
The permitting for a proposed onsite wastewater disposal system can be a long and tedious process involving requests for information followed by more requests for information. A well-written nutrient-pathogen study that includes sound and accurate scientific data helps immensely in making the process go more smoothly. It goes without saying that the more useful information contained in the permit application and the nutrient-pathogen study, the fewer requests for information the DEQ will have. While a thoroughly researched and written study is crucial, the staff at RMEA also recognize the importance of good communication. The professionals at RMEA deliver quality Eastern Idaho environmental services through the highest level of technical expertise as well as communication. Clients can trust that they will receive only top-level services from the experts at Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates Inc.