The Bureau of Water Quality Planning (BWQP) is responsible for several water quality protection functions which include collecting and analyzing water data, developing standards for surface waters, publishing informational reports, providing water quality education and implementing programs to address surface water quality. The Bureau is also responsible for two certification programs. BWQP is divided into three branches: water quality standards, monitoring and nonpoint source pollution management.


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February 2008 — Pursuant to the Clean Water Act Section 303(d), the State of Nevada is required to develop a list of impaired waterbodies that need additional work beyond existing controls to achieve or maintain water quality standards. The Nevada Draft 2006 303(d) Impaired Waters List is now available for review (see link below). Written public comments should be submitted by March 7, 2008.
Download Public Notice
Download DRAFT Nevada’s 2006 303(d) Impaired Waters List (40 Pages 460KB)


BWQP's Long Range Plan — 2006-2011 [23 Pages]
Bureau's 2006 Biennial Report 4 Pages 60 KB


Standards
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NonPoint Source Pollution
Laboratory Certification
401 Water Quality Certification
Staff Contacts


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