Division of Water Quality Utah Department of Environmental Quality Public Notice of Intent to Issue Ground Water Discharge Permit No. UGW490005
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
June 25, 2026 11:30 AM
Event End Date & Time
July 27, 2026 05:00 PM
Description/Agenda
Purpose of Public Notice
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is soliciting comments on the request to issue a ground water discharge permit as described below. The Ground Water Discharge permit is issued by the Director of the Division of Water Quality under authority of the Utah Water Quality Act, Section 19-5-106(g) Utah Code and Utah Admin. Code R317-6. Under Section 19-1-301.5, effective May 8, 2012, a person who wishes to challenge a Permit Order may only raise an issue or argument during an adjudicatory proceeding that was raised during the public comment period and was supported with sufficient information or documentation to enable the Director to fully consider the substance and significance of the issue. Utah Code Ann. 19-1-301.5 can be viewed at the following internet URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title19/Chapter1/19- 1-S301.5.html.
Permit Information
Permittee Name: Elberta Valley Ag
Mailing Address: 79 South Main Street, Suite 1000
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Facility Location: Utah County, Utah
ress:
Utah Valley Ag has requested a renewal of ground water discharge permit UGW490005 to cover the operation of dairy wastewater lagoons at the Elberta Valley Dairy Facility in Utah County, Utah. The primary facilities associated with the Elberta Valley Ag are located at approximately 39.9310394 Latitude, -111.9612842 Longitude.
Public Comments
Public comments are invited at any time prior to July 27, 2026. Written comments may be directed to the Division of Water Quality, PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870. All comments received prior to close of business on July 27, 2026, will be considered in the formulation of final determinations to be imposed on the permit. A public hearing may be held if written requests are received within the first 15 days of this public comment period that demonstrate significant public interest, and substantive issues exist to warrant a hearing.
Further Information
Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Austin Miller at 385-303-3366 or apmiller@utah.gov or by writing to the aforementioned address. Related documents are available for review during normal business hours at the Division of Water Quality, 195 North 1950 West in Salt Lake City or on the Division's web page at https://deq.utah.gov/public-notices-archive/water-quality-public-notices.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Natalie Gearheart, Office of Human Resources at (385) 341-3676, TDD (385) 341-3676.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Emily Canton at 801-536-4342.