Feasibility and Implementation

The Water Quality Roadmap focuses on the strategic planning and rulemaking schedule over the next several years.

In contrast, the Feasibility and Implementation subgroup focuses on the practical side of implementation—working with stakeholders and third-party experts to identify, improve, and communicate regulatory tools (e.g. dilution and mixing zones, AD alternative analysis, compliance schedules, discharger-specific variances, site-specific standards, and temporary modifications) that help regulated entities comply with water quality standards.

Adopting new and more stringent water quality standards in Colorado without first addressing how to implement them has resulted in various challenges for the division and its stakeholders. The Feasibility and Implementation subgroup will explore and develop solutions to challenges faced by the division and stakeholders regarding establishing, implementing, and complying with existing and new water quality standards. The division will provide updates at quarterly roadmap meetings and have issue-specific meetings as needed.