Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

OED-OPPI-A5

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South

Denver, Colorado 80246

(303) 692-3469

(303) 691-7702 (fax)

Colorado Water Quality Control Commission

The Colorado Water Quality Control Commission is the administrative agency responsible for developing specific state water quality policies, in a manner that implements the broader policies set forth by the Legislature in the Colorado Water Quality Control Act. The Commission adopts water quality classifications and standards for surface and ground waters of the state, as well as various regulations aimed at achieving compliance with those classifications and standards. The Commission encourages the broadest possible public involvement in its rulemaking hearings--where water quality standards and other regulations are formally adopted--and in informal informational hearings on a variety of topics. The Commission meets the second Monday (and Tuesday, if necessary) of the month to develop and maintain comprehensive programs for the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution and for the protection of water quality in the state. The Commission's nine members are appointed by the Governor for three year terms and confirmed by the Colorado Senate. Appointments are to "achieve geographical representation" and "reflect the various interests in water in the state." At least two members are to be from west of the Continental Divide. Mission Statement: To develop and maintain a comprehensive and effective program for the protection of Colorado surface and ground water quality, through an open process that fully involves the public.

Funding Contact

Colorado Watershed Protection Fund

Keywords: BMPs , Colorado , Water Quality


State Information Contributor Log in Name Password Forgot your password? New user?	Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment OED-OPPI-A5 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, Colorado 80246 (303) 692-3469 (303) 691-7702 (fax) Colorado Water Quality Control Commission The Colorado Water Quality Control Commission is the administrative agency responsible for developing specific state water quality policies, in a manner that implements the broader policies set forth by the Legislature in the Colorado Water Quality Control Act. The Commission adopts water quality classifications and standards for surface and ground waters of the state, as well as various regulations aimed at achieving compliance with those classifications and standards. The Commission encourages the broadest possible public involvement in its rulemaking hearings--where water quality standards and other regulations are formally adopted--and in informal informational hearings on a variety of topics. The Commission meets the second Monday (and Tuesday, if necessary) of the month to develop and maintain comprehensive programs for the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution and for the protection of water quality in the state. The Commission's nine members are appointed by the Governor for three year terms and confirmed by the Colorado Senate. Appointments are to "achieve geographical representation" and "reflect the various interests in water in the state." At least two members are to be from west of the Continental Divide. Mission Statement: To develop and maintain a comprehensive and effective program for the protection of Colorado surface and ground water quality, through an open process that fully involves the public. Funding Contact Colorado Watershed Protection Fund Keywords: BMPs , Colorado , Water Quality