On May 10, 2025, the comment period begins for the preliminary decision to issue a significant revision to an Individual Aquifer Protection Permit to Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc. for its Construction Camp Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Yavapai County, Arizona. The comment period ends June 8, 2025.

Aquifer Protection Permit No.: 514353

The requirements in this permit will allow the permittee to comply with the two key requirements of the Aquifer Protection Program: 1) meet Aquifer Water Quality Standards at the Point of Compliance; and 2) demonstrate Best Available Demonstrated Control Technology.

Permittee: 

Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc.

Facility: 

Construction Camp Wastewater Treatment Plant
1 mile east of Bagdad, Arizona 86321
Latitude/Longitude: 34° 34' 23" N / 113° 09' 32" W
Yavapai County

Review Documents:

• Original Published Public Notice | View > 
• Draft Permit | View >  
• Draft Executive Summary | View >  
• In person at ADEQ Record Center | Learn How >

Public Comment Period:

Dates: May 10, 2025 – June 8, 2025

Comments may be submitted as follows:

•      By Email | Send Email >
•      By Mail (Must be postmarked or received by June 8, 2025):

ADEQ
Water Quality Division, Groundwater Section
Attn: Katy Napan
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ  85007