Texas Surface Water Quality Standards

The TCEQ sets and implements standards for surface water quality to improve and maintain the quality of water in the state.

What Are the Standards?

An Introduction to the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards
The federal and state regulatory authority that allows the state to write the standards, a summary of the different sections of the rule, and how water bodies are divided throughout the state.
2010 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards
Adopted by the Commission on June 30, 2010, these Standards are effective for all state permits. Until approved by the EPA, the 2000 Standards will apply to federal permits.
2000 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards
2000 standards, background information, and effective dates and portions.
1997 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards
1997 standards, background information on the 1997 standards, and information on the portions still in effect.

Revising the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards
Summary of how the standards are revised and information on future revisions.

Recreational Use-Attainability Analyses
Information on Recreational Use-Attainability Analyses being conducted or planned in Texas.

Nutrient Criteria Development
Explanation and definition of nutrient criteria development process.

Surface Water Quality Standards Advisory Work Group (SWQSAWG)
Offers input on the development and implementation of standards for surface water quality.
Handouts and Documents from SWQSAWG Meetings
Nutrient Criteria Work Group

For more information, e-mail standards@tceq.texas.gov or see contact information for staff members.