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 ([email protected]).
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
- DWQ Lead: Ben Holcomb ([email protected])
401 Certification
401 Certification rules and guidance; Antidegradation
- DWQ Lead: Leanna Littler ([email protected])
Antidegradation
Changing protection Category; Temporary and limited; General permits; 401 Certifications
- DWQ Lead: Nicholas von Stackelberg ([email protected])
TDS/Chloride
Chloride Standard; Site-specific TDS; Alternatives to TDS (e.g., SAR)
- DWQ Lead: Chris Bittner ([email protected])