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Standards and Technical Services Sub-workgroups

The Water Quality Standards Workgroup is seeking participants for sub-workgroups 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 below identifies the sub-workgroups that are currently working on revisions to the Utah’s Water Quality Standards. The sub-workgroups are small groups who work on the topics and draft language that is presented to the Water Quality Standards Workgroup for consideration. The sub-workgroups include members of the Water Quality Standards Workgroups and any other interested participants. People interested in participating in a sub-workgroup should contact the DWQ lead directly.

Biological Standard

Biological standards development; Biological assessments; Aquatic Life Use refinement

401 Certification

401 Certification rules and guidance; Antidegradation

Antidegradation

Changing protection Category; Temporary and limited; General permits; 401 Certifications

TDS/Chloride

Chloride Standard; Site-specific TDS; Alternatives to TDS (e.g., SAR)


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