Solid Waste | Ready Freddy Inc. | Flathead County | June 16, 2023
Helena— Today, The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) published a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Ready Freddy Inc. (RFI) regarding a proposed land application site in Flathead County. The proposal includes approximately 50 acres of private property located at 940 Clark Drive, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana.
In the application, RFI Septic Service proposes to apply to agriculture fields septage that has been pumped from septic tanks, cesspools, or other primary treatment sources. Primary treatment reduces bacteria and other pathogens prior to land application, where remaining pathogens are destroyed by sunlight or application of lime. DEQ reviews and licenses septic tank pumpers and assesses applications for proposed land application sites according to requirements in state administrative rules. These rules include requirements related to site access as well as setbacks to surface water, residences, groundwater wells, and steep topography. The application review process ensures that projects are protective of human health and the environment.
DEQ prepared a draft EA in compliance with the Montana Environmental Policy Act to analyze potential impacts of the proposal. There is a 10-day public comment period following the publication of the draft EA, after which DEQ will review comments and make a final decision on the application.
Comment Period Ends: June 16, 2023
Send/Submit Comments To:
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Or electronically to: DEQSTPProgram@mt.gov
About DEQ:
At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, our mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ is charged with maintaining and improving Montana’s air, land, and water. For more information about DEQ programs, please visit: https://deq.mt.gov/
Tags: MEPA, Public Comment and Solid Waste