Surface Water Quality Standards Advisory Work Group
- About the Work Group
- Participating in the SWQSAWG
- Upcoming Meeting Announcements
- Documents from Previous SWQSAWG Meetings
- Staff Contacts
About the Work Group
The Surface Water Quality Standards Advisory Work Group (SWQSAWG) provides guidance on options available for revising the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (30 TAC Chapter 307) and the Procedures to Implement the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards, RG-194 (Implementation Standards).
The work group’s guidance was sought on various topics, including nutrient criteria development and application, changes to toxic criteria per EPA criteria updates, implementation of EPA’s guidance on recreational indicators and uses, and site-specific criteria changes to classified and unclassified water bodies.
Return to topParticipating in the SWQSAWG
The members of the SWQSAWG were selected so that the group was balanced, as required under Section 5.107 of the Texas Water Code. The meetings were open to the public, and anyone interested in changes to the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards was welcome to attend.
The Work Group had representatives from water associations, agricultural industry, engineering firms, environmental organizations, consumer groups, and government organizations.
To receive e-mails regarding the SWQSAWG, please join our list service. Subscribe below or visit TCEQ Listserve Forum.
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Upcoming Meeting Announcements
The next meeting of the Surface Water Quality Standards Advisory Workgroup is scheduled for May 25, 2012. The meeting will be held at the TCEQ Central Office Campus in Building F, Room 2210. Topics for discussion will include an update on revisions to the Nutrient Criteria Development plan, updates to Table 1 and 2 regarding toxic criteria, and specifics regarding UAA studies resulting in site-specific revisions/additions. An e-mail will be sent out via the list service described above when the finalized agenda and handouts are posted on this page (usually two weeks prior to the meeting date).
Agendas, Summaries, and Handout
- May 25, 2012
- Agenda
- Summary
- Handouts
- Draft RUAA Recommendations
- March 28, 2012
- Agenda
- Summary
- Handouts
- Nutrient Followup
Documents from Previous SWQSAWG Meetings
Please see records of previous meetings on the SWQSAWG Documents and Handouts page.
Staff Contacts
For more information about the rule language for the Standards (30 TAC Chapter 307), contact Debbie Miller at 512/239-1703 or by e-mail at standards@tceq.texas.gov. You can also contact Ms. Miller by fax at 512/239-4410, or by postal service at TCEQ, MC-234, PO BOX 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
If you have any questions concerning the workgroup or need special accommodations at a meeting, please contact Ms. Miller.
For information about the Implementation Procedures, contact David Galindo at 512/239-0951 or by e-mail at ipcmmnt@tceq.texas.gov. You can also contact Mr. Galindo through by fax at 512/239-4420 or by postal service at TCEQ, MC-150, PO BOX 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
