Standards Review and Rulemaking

According to the federal Clean Water Act, states are to review their water quality standards at least once every three years. This process is often referred to as the "triennial review." During the review, states revise standards to incorporate the latest scientific information and to make any other revisions the state determines are needed.

Notices of opportunities for public comment on standards documents and rulemakings are posted on this web site. If you would like to be added to an email list to receive notices about future opportunities for public comment on standards rules, please click the green envelope in the top left corner of this page.

Public Notices and Committee Meetings

All DEQ advisory committee and workgroup meetings are open to the public.

• Corrections and Clarifications to Toxics Rulemaking Fiscal and Economic Advisory Committee - Jan. 24, 2013 Meeting Notes
• Corrections and Clarifications to Nonpoint Source Regulations Rulemaking Fiscal and Economic Advisory Committee - Jan. 24, 2013 Meeting Notes

Standards Currently Under Review

• Turbidity

Related Links

• Human Health Water Quality Standards for Toxic Pollutants and Implementation Policies Rulemaking
• Arsenic, Iron and Manganese Rulemaking
• 1992-1994 Water Quality Standards Review Issue Papers, June 1995 (36 MB)

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