DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PUBLIC NOTICE: 2026 WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TRIENNIAL REVIEW
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
June 16, 2026 12:05 PM
Event End Date & Time
August 7, 2026 06:00 PM
Description/Agenda
June 16, 2026
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PUBLIC NOTICE:
2026 WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TRIENNIAL REVIEW
PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Public and stakeholder comments are invited regarding Utah's water quality standards and revisions to be considered for the 2026 Triennial Review.
BACKGROUND
The Division of Water Quality is required to review Utah's Water Quality Standards in R317-2 at least once every three years. As part of this review, DWQ is soliciting comments regarding recommended changes to Utah's water quality standards. The rationale for the recommendation and supporting information should be included with comments.
The Division of Water Quality will discuss the comments with the Utah Water Quality Standards Workgroup, inform the Utah Water Quality Board at a regularly scheduled meeting, and issue comment responses. More information, including a list of revisions currently being considered, is available at deq.utah.gov/dwq/triennial-review.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted until 6 PM August 7, 2026. Written comments can be submitted by email to: Jake Vander Laan at jvander@utah.gov, or by mail to: Jake Vander Laan, Utah Division of Water Quality, P.O. Box 144870, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4870.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing to receive comments will be held on August 6, 2026, 6:00 PM (Time zone: America/Denver), room Great Salt Lake East 3134 at the Multi Agency State Office Building, 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT, with remote hearing attendance available.
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Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Emily Canton at 801-536-4342.