IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LEGAL NOTICE OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FOR THE MURPHY COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM DRINKING WATER PROJECT The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has determined that the proposed drinking water improvement project for the Murphy Community Water System, Owyhee County, Idaho, conforms to the State Environmental Review Process (SERP),"Rules for Administration of Wastewater and Drinking Water Loan Funds" (IDAPA 58.01.12) and "Rules for Administration of Planning Grants for Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities" (IDAPA 58.01.22) by which the project is eligible for a categorical exclusion. Accordingly, the project is exempted from further substantive environmental review requirements. Project Description: Rehabilitation of Well No. 1 and installation of controls at well No. 1 and No. 2 and storage reservoir; Well House improvements; New distribution system; Installation of eight fire hydrants; Installation of water meters and new booster station Copies of the notice of Cat Ex and the environmental information document upon which it is based are available for public review by submitting a public records request, pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-101, et seq. A request may be submitted at https://www.deq.idaho.gov/public-records-request/. The records may also be available for public review at the following locations: Owyhee County, District 3 20381 Hwy 78 Murphy, ID 83650 Contact: Angie Barkell and (208) 495-2421 and abarkell@co.owyhee.id.us IPL0340479 May 18 2026