Water Quality Committee
About the Water Quality Committee
The Water Quality Committee ensures that Water Congress members are informed and, when appropriate, in a position to influence water quality initiatives on a state and federal level.
Of particular importance are those activities which affect the quality of state source waters, the nature and cost of compliance, and the ability to meet water supply objectives. This includes legislative, regulatory and policy developments arising under the federal Clean Water Act, the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and their state counterparts.
The Committee tracks actions and proposals by EPA and the state Water Quality Control Division and Commission, while also staying apprised of significant court decisions at the state and federal level.
Issues of Interest for the Water Quality Committee
Federal Issues
- Defense of the EPA's "Water Transfer Rule"
- Definition of "Waters Of The U.S."
- Final Report on State Assumption of Dredge & Fill Permit Program
- Impacts of Climate Change on the Implementation of Regulations
- EPA's proposed changes to the Water Quality Standards Rules
- Pesticides Permit Rules
State Issues
- Implementation of Nutrient Criteria
- New Selenium, Arsenic, and Ammonia Standards
- Water Quality Section of the Colorado Water Plan
- Use of Gray Water
- Temperature Standards Implementation
- Storm Water Compliance
Water Quality Committee Info
Upcoming Meetings:
June 25th, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
September 17th, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
December 17th, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.