Water Quality Standards Regulations: Pueblo of Sandia
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 24, 1992.
Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes
The tribe’s initial water quality standards were approved on August 10, 1993. 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 Sandia Water Quality Standards (pdf)
(Effective August 18, 2024)
Action Letters on Tribal WQS Submissions
- EPA Action on New and Revised Provisions in the Pueblo of Sandia Water Quality Standards - December 12, 2023 (pdf)
- EPA Action on Revised Freshwater Chronic Cadmium Criterion in the Pueblo of Sandia Water Quality Standards - August 14, 2024 (pdf)
Note: If you need assistance reading the above action letters, contact Andrew Pressley on (214) 665-2758.
Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards
- None at this time.