Water Quality Standards Regulations: Pueblo of Taos
Presented are water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act (CWA) purposes for this tribe.
The EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. For each document listed under "Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes", the EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are disapproved or are otherwise not in effect for CWA purposes. Additionally, please note the documents may also contain provisions that the EPA does not have the authority and duty to act on under the Clean Water Act because the provisions are not water quality standards.
Authority to Administer Standards Program
This tribe was granted treatment in a manner similar to a state (TAS) on December 8, 2005.
Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes
The tribe’s initial water quality standards were approved on June 19, 2006. The standards include designated uses, criteria, antidegradation, and other policies and procedures establishing water quality standards for waters of the tribe.
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Pueblo of Taos Water Quality Standards (pdf)
(Effective March 8, 2019)
Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards
- None at this time.