Colorado. Department of Public Health and Environment. Water Quality Control Division.
Author
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division
Pub. Date
2007.
Description
This document is not a regulation nor is it intended as such. It is intended to provide information and direction to applicants and their consultants in an effort to help them meet the requirements of Regulation No. 22. This guidance document is to be used in combination with Regulation No. 22. Parties seeking site location approval should obtain a copy and be familiar with Regulation No. 22.
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, Source Water Assessment and Protection Project
Pub. Date
2007.
Description
The Integrated Source Water Assessment and Protection (ISWAP) Project Plan combines elements of the previous Wellhead Protection Program and the Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) project. The purpose of the ISWAP is to clearly outline and identify the project activities that support source water assessment and protection planning effort.
Author
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division
Pub. Date
2003.
Edition
Revised: May 16, 2003.
Description
This report summarizes the results of an analysis of nitrate concentrations in the South Platte River between Chatfield Dam and the Burlington Ditch headgate (Upper South Platte Segments 6c and 14). The analysis is applicable to present and future conditions. Because the context for the analysis is a TMDL for nitrate, all influences on loads and concentrations of nitrate are taken into account as fully as possible on the basis of monitoring data,...
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, Source Water Assessment and Protection Program
Pub. Date
2004.
Description
The purpose of this document is to present an overview of the assessment methodology used by the Colorado Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) Program. This methodology was used to evaluate all public drinking water systems in Colorado that have surface water sources or ground water sources that are under the direct influence of surface water. Topics addressed in this document include: 1) background information on the SWAP Program; 2) an...
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, Source Water Assessment and Protection Program
Pub. Date
2004.
Description
The purpose of this document is to present an overview of the assessment methodology used by the Colorado Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) Program. This methodology was used to evaluate all public drinking water systems in Colorado that have ground water sources. Topics addressed in this document include: 1) background information on the SWAP Program; 2) an overview of the water cycle, water sources and public water systems; 3) a discussion...
Publisher
Green Industries of Colorado
Pub. Date
[2008]
Edition
Third release, May 2008.
Description
The purpose of this manual is to consolidate and improve upon Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the conservation of water resources and protection of water quality, with an emerging ethic of working toward sustainable landscaping practices. These BMPs include a variety of design, installation, maintenance, grower and retail practices relevant to the Green Industry and the public that they serve. This document is an initial building...
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, [Water Quality Control Division]
Pub. Date
2012.
Description
The Safe Drinking Water Program of the Water Quality Control Division at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment fully implements a Capacity Development Program that aligns with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). As required by the 1996 Amendments, the Safe Drinking Water Program has prepared this document to describe Colorado's capacity development strategy and to establish the nine strategic goals used to support...
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division
Pub. Date
2006.
Description
Our drinking water supplies, fishing and recreational waters are fouled by uncontrolled pollution when rainwater and snowmelt wash over city streets, parking lots, and suburban lawns and pick up toxic chemicals, disease-causing organisms (from pet waste), and dirt and trash. This problem is called urban stormwater pollution. Recent studies have found that urban stormwater rivals and in some cases exceeds sewage plants and large factories as a source...
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division
Pub. Date
2008.
Description
The Kerber Creek watershed is tributary to San Luis Creek and part of the Rio Grande Closed Basin. The mainstem of Kerber Creek from its source to the confluence with San Luis Creek first appeared on the Colorado 1998 303(d) list for non-attainment of cadmium (total recoverable) and silver (total recoverable) standards for Segment 9a, and for non-attainment of dissolved cadmium, dissolved copper, and dissolved zinc in Segment 9b. Segment 9a was also...
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division
Pub. Date
2008.
Description
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is used to determine the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body may receive and still maintain water quality standards. The mainstem of Silver Creek from a point immediately below the Town of Ricos water supply diversion to the confluence with the Dolores River is included in the 2006 303(d) list for exceeding the Aquatic Life use standards for zinc and cadmium.