Water quality regulations, policies and guidance

Regulations

• Federal statutes
  • EPA: Clean Water Act.
  • EPA: Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Colorado regulations
  • Water Quality Control Commission regulations.
  • Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board regulation.
  • CDPHE regulations.

Policies

• Draft policies on engagement page.
• Policy 1: Implementation Policy Framework 
  • Procedure 1.
• Clean water.
• Drinking water.
• Facility design approval criteria.

Guidance

• Memorandum, Colorado Administrative Procedures Act and Permit-Type Actions

• Drinking water regulatory guidance and forms for systems

• Clean water guidance

• Natural swimming areas compliance and sampling guidelines.

  • Regulation 5 CCR 1003-5: Swimming Pools and Mineral Baths.
  • CDPHE memo re: responsibility for regulation and oversight of swimming pools and spas (2011).

Water Quality Control Commission Policies