Category: Water Quality

  • Standards and Technical Services Subworkgroups

    The Water Quality Standards Workgroup is seeking participants for subworkgroups to assist in drafting changes to Standards of Quality for Waters of the State. Any interested persons can participate. Current topics include: Narrative Standard and biological criteria, 401 Certifications, Antidegradation, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Standards. For more information contact Chris Bittner (cbittner@utah.gov). The outline…

  • Antidegradation Subworkgroup

    Disclaimer: Documents on this page may be draft or deliberative and should not be construed to represent the position of the Director of the Utah Water Quality Board, the Utah Division of Water Quality, or workgroup members. This page is maintained for the convenience of workgroup members. Jump to: Document Archive Meeting Schedule Supporting Materials…

  • Triennial Review 2008

    The following documents are provided as supporting documentation for the proposed changes to the Utah Water Quality Standards (WQS) as of July 15, 2008. Antidegradation Example Antidegradation Review Wording Assessment Methodology Dissolved Oxygen Wording E. coli Wording Fact Sheet: Great Salt Lake Selenium Fact Sheet: Proposed Revisions: Triennial Review 2008 Final Proposed Changes to R317-002…

  • Water Quality Permits

    Permits Viewable Online Permitting Facilities that produce, treat, dispose of, or otherwise discharge waste water may need permits from the Division of Water Quality. The Environmental Protection Agency has delegated authority to Utah to administer its own water quality regulatory programs which EPA still runs in many other states. Process Contact the Division of Water…

  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
    Operating Permits

    Listed below are the systems covered by operating permits for wastewater treatment facilities. They may be classified as “non-discharging” or “total containment” lagoons (NDL), subsurface disposal/rapid infiltration basins(RIBs), land disposal(LD), or individual operating permits, and the permits are available in PDF format. System Name Permit Type Permit Number Town of Altamont General NDL UTOP00101 Ash…

  • Large Underground Wastewater Systems:
    Operating Permits

    All Large Underground Wastewater Systems have a responsibility under their Operating Permit to submit an Annual Inspection Report, due August 1st of every year. As current operating permits in PDF format are made available, they may be viewed by selecting the link on the system name. County Health District (Showing Local Health Departments) Beaver County…

  • Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems:
    Operating Permits

    Legislation has been passed that gives the Utah Water Quality Board authority to issue operating permits for: Large Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems (LUWDS) Wastewater Treatment Facilities Total Containment or “Non-Discharging” Lagoons (TCL) Subsurface Disposal or Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIB) Wastewater Land Disposal These wastewater treatment facilities do not fall under the jurisdiction of a general…

  • Wastewater Permits

    2021 Public Notices Financial Burden Evaluation Policy for the Utah Wastewater Project Assistance Program Public Notice (227 KB) Financial Burden Evaluation Policy (277 KB) Close of Comments: June 7, 2021 Public Hearing: None Contact (Email): Skyler Davies (sdavies@utah.gov) Type: General Water Quality 2017 Public Notices General Utah Sewer Management Permit Public Notice Statement of Basis…

  • Current Permits & Forms: UPDES Permitting Program

  • Example Appendix H BMP Specifications (Construction Storm Water):
    UPDES Permits

    Program Contacts Construction Storm Water Kelsee York (kcyork@utah.gov) (385) 260-2760 Manager Jeanne Riley (jriley@utah.gov)(801) 536-4369 Storm Water Specialist Carl Adams (carladams@utah.gov) (801) 536-4330 Storm Water Inspector Kelsee York (kcyork@utah.gov) (385) 260-2760 Storm Water Database WQInfoData@utah.gov (801) 536-4300

  • Explanation of Standard Industry Classification (SIC) Codes:
    UPDES Permits

    Sector Industry Type (Linked to Specific Sector Requirements) Comments SIC Code A Timber Products FacilitiesOrnamental Shrub and Tree Service 24, Except 2434, 0783 B Paper and Allied Products Manufacturing Facilities c 26 C Chemical and Allied Products Manufacturing Facilities 281-287, 289, 3952 D Asphalt Paving, Roofing Materials, and Lubricant Manufacturing Facilities 2951, 2952, 2992, 2999…

  • General Construction Frequently Asked Questions (Storm Permits):
    UPDES Permits

    Who is required to get a UPDES Construction Storm Water Permit? Operators of construction activity that disturb 1 acre or greater are required to get a Storm Water Permit from the Division of Water Quality, however many construction sites that disturb less than 1 acre are also required to get a permit. A site that…

  • General Construction (Storm Water):
    UPDES Permits

    Utah requires UPDES construction storm water permits for soil disturbances of an acre or more, including less than an acre if it is part of a common plan of development or sale (that is over an acre). Soil disturbance is described as clearing, grading, or excavating. These permits are necessary to ensure that discharges from…

  • General Multi-Sector Industrial Storm Water Permit:
    UPDES Permits

    Industrial facilities such as manufacturing facilities, mining operations, landfills, steam electric plants, automotive recyclers, waste and metal recycling, larger wastewater treatment plants, and transportation facilities are typically required to obtain coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities. Coverage is usually based on the facility’s Standard Industrial Classification…

  • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4s) Permits:
    UPDES Permits

    A MS4 is defined as a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains). It also is used to describe the owner/operator of that system. Each MS4 has their own operator that is responsible for maintaining and controlling pollutants that enter…

  • Storm Water Permits:
    UPDES Permits

    The Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) is the Utah version of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which is the permit system mandated by § 402 of the Clean Water Act to control pollutants in waters of the U.S., including storm water. The Utah Storm Water Program is part of the UPDES Program.…

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