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Water Quality Control Division Public Notice No. CO-03-2022

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Public Notice No. CO-03-2022

This email notifies parties of a permit action that is available for public comment. A summary page of permits at public notice can be found on the Public Notice Information webpage.

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Original publication 03/10/22

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WQCD PUBLIC NOTICE 3-10-2022 Enforcement settlement/Penalty Action

WQCD PUBLIC NOTICE 3-10-2022 Enforcement settlement/Penalty Action (0)

This email is to notify parties of a permit action that is available for public comment. A summary page of permits at public notice for this month is attached.  All documents for the permits can be accessed at the Public Notice Information Page by close of business today

To solicit public comment on the February 16, 2022 Notice of Violation/ Cease and Desist Order/ Order for Civil Penalty issued to TDA Construction, Inc. This penalty order was issued in response to TDA Construction, Inc’s violations of the Colorado Water Quality Control Act and a discharge permit. TDA Construction, Inc operated a planned construction dewatering project located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Division Contact: Marah Green, 720-260-4158 / marah.green@state.co.us

VIOLATION/CEASE AND DESIST ORDER DOCUMENT

Documents related to the above enforcement actions are available for public inspection at the Division. Public comments should be submitted by April 11, 2022 and directed to CDPHE, WQCD-CWE-B2, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530

Debbie Jessop

Technical Support Work Group Lead
Permits Unit

P 303.692.3517 Press 0 for immediate assistance 

4300 Cherry Creek Dr S B2 

Denver CO 80246

 debbie.jessop@state.co.us www.coloradowaterpermits.com

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Monday, 05 June 2023 10:23

Upcoming training events

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Upcoming training events

Upcoming online and in-person training available

We have an assortment of trainings to share with you from the division's Local Assistance Unit and our training partners.

CDPHE - in-person and virtual training

You and your water utility personnel are invited to receive FREE training. For each training, follow the registration button and click on the date that you would like to attend. We offer courses all year long! Fill out the associated registration form. After you register, the department will send an email with information on how to access the online platform or the in-person location of the training.

Monitoring/Operating - Regulatory Compliance

Upcoming offerings:

Webinar 7/12/23

Alamosa, CO 8/2/23

Steamboat Springs, CO 9/6/23

Training on Monitoring and Operating for Regulatory Compliance. Operators who participate can get 0.4 training units.

  • Strategies to comply with drinking water regulations.
  • Tips to prepare for your next sanitary survey.
  • Drinking water regulations such as Lead and Copper Rule/Revision, Cross-Connection Control Rule and Storage Tank Rule.

Please use the button below to register. Click on the date that you would like to attend, and fill out the associated registration form.

**Approved to meet the operator certification regulatory training requirement for Water**

Sanitary Survey

Preparation

Upcoming Offerings:

Durango, CO 7/19/23

Webinar 8/16/23

Webinar 9/13/23

Training to prepare you for your next Sanitary Survey. Operators who participate can get 0.3 training units.

  • Concrete steps you system can take to prepare for your next sanitary survey
  • Recognize, address and eliminate potential system deficiencies
  • Proactively address potential deficiencies or violations

Please use the button below to register. Click on the date that you would like to attend, and fill out the associated registration form.

Register for Monitoring/ Operating Regulatory Compliance

Register for Sanitary Survey Preparation

Building Resilience in Your Water/Wastewater System

Upcoming offerings:

Ridgeway, CO 6/8/23

Webinar 10/25/23

Colorado Springs, CO 12/7/23

 

Training to build resilience in your water sector and your community. Operators who participate can earn up to .4 TUs.

The training aims to:

  • Create, implement, and build upon your emergency management plans.
  • Improve your system’s security measures.
  • Take stock of your current financial situation.
  • Plan for your financial future. 
  • Navigate State Revolving Fund (SRF) funding opportunities.

Register for the Water Sector Resilience Training

Lead and Copper Rule Revision

Upcoming offerings:

Webinar 6/14/23

Durango, CO 7/19/23

Alamosa, CO 8/3/23

Webinar 8/17/23

Training on the upcoming requirements for the Lead and Copper Rule Revision. Operators who participate can get .2 training units.  Our goal is that you will leave this training:

  • Prepared you to comply with Lead and Copper Rule Revision
  • With tools, templates, resources
  • With a plan of action to create a Lead Service Line Inventory and a Lead Service Line Replacement Plan
  • With a plan of who will be carrying out action items
  • A timeline to develop your inventory and plan by October, 2024

Please use the button below to register. Click on the date that you would like to attend, and fill out the associated registration form.

Register for Lead and Copper Rule Revision Training

Navigate Colorado Environmental Online Services (CEOS)

Upcoming offerings:

Webinar 6/5/23

Training to help entities navigate the CEOS and complete the eligibility survey to qualify for state revolving funding.

Register for the CEOS webinar

State Revolving Fund Program Regional Workshops

Upcoming offerings:

La Junta, CO 6/22/23

Rifle, CO 8/9/23 (sign-up tbd)

During the workshops, we will cover topics including State Revolving Fund basics, funding options for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, planning, asset management, available technical assistance, and current and upcoming regulations. 

We will answer questions about specific projects and discuss situations unique to your community. 

Who should attend?

Local government decision-makers, finance staff, and operators should attend. Private non-profits that operate drinking water systems should also attend. 

Interested? 

RSVP’s are open for the La Junta workshop - please RSVP by June 15, 2023. 

Register for the La Junta Workshop

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Colorado Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network and EPA Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise

About this exercise:

The CoWARN steering committee is partnering with EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division to offer a Cybersecurity Overview and Tabletop Exercise for Water and Wastewater Utilities.

The Cybersecurity Overview will cover:

  • Information on EPA’s Memorandum, “Addressing PWS Cybersecurity in Sanitary Surveys or an Alternate Process”
  • EPA resources available to help water and wastewater utilities improve cybersecurity resilience
  • Common cybersecurity threats against the water sector
  • Basic cyber hygiene practices
  • CISA cybersecurity resources
  • Building a relationship with the FBI
  • Colorado specific resources and cyber reporting requirements 

The Tabletop Exercise will feature a cyber incident scenario to allow drinking water and wastewater utility staff to:

  • Assess their cyber response practices
  • Identify ways to improve their cybersecurity posture
  • Engage with cybersecurity experts from EPA, CISA, and the FBI to receive guidance and recommendations to enhance cybersecurity practices

Dates & locations:

7/12/23 Webinar

10am - 1pm MST

0.3 TUs provided

Questions:

Additional questions concerning this training can be directed by email to:

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Cybersecurity Specialist, U.S. EPA, Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division

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Rocky Mountain Section AWWA (RMSAWWA) - Action Now Seminars for 2023

About this seminars:

Action Now seminars are geared toward providing water industry personnel with current information and training addressing relevant issues in the water industry. They also provide an excellent opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, and problem-solve with fellow associates. CO Certification Training Units (TU's) for attending this program will be issued on the CCWP Portal after the completion of this seminar. 0.65 TUs are offered for this seminar – pending approval by CCWP. Topics are subject to change: PRV’s and Control Valves, Mandatory Regulatory Training, Fluoride in drinking water, Seals – Pumps and Motors, Pipe construction and tapping, sanitary survey prep, and lead and copper rule revision.

Dates & locations:

  • June 15 – Buena Vista
  • July 20 – Glenwood Springs
  • August 17 –Trinidad (*NEW location)
  • October 19 – La Junta
  • November 16 - Grand Junction

Registration rates:

Price: $120 (during early bird pricing) – Breakfast & Lunch included

Register for Action Now Seminars

RMSAWWA - Leadership for Water Professional Webinar Series

About this seminars:

This webinar series will help water professionals develop the qualities of good leadership that are essential for career and organizational success as the industry navigates beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Each session will be facilitated by a professional leadership skills trainer. Set a course for growth. Get new leadership strategies to bring out the best in you – and your team!

Dates & locations:

  • 6/6/23 “How Social and Emotional Intelligence is the Cornerstone of Effective Leadership and Healthy Organizations" Deborah Wescott, Coach EQ
  • 6/20/23 “I'm Too Busy to be Productive” Karen Main, Innovations in Training
  • 7/11/23 "Retaining Top Talent Through Effective Performance Management” David Knapp, Marathon Leadership
  • 7/25/23 “Resilience: Courageously Adapt and Build Back” Tracy Stock, Achieve Positive Outcomes

Registration and Training Units:

  • Tickets for each 2-hour session are $50 for members (RMSAWWA/RMWEA) and $75 for non-members
  • Members receive a discounted price of $225 for the full series ($335 for nonmembers)
  • Training Units for Colorado, New Mexico & Wyoming will be available
  • Those who attend all 5 sessions in the series will receive a certificate from RMSAWWA that verifies completion of the Leadership Workshop Series

Register for Any/All of the Series Here

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Technical assistance available to small water suppliers for service line inventory and lead service line replacement planning

Solicitation number RFP 2023000410

This email is to notify you of the open competitive solicitation number: RFP 2023000410. 

Please be advised that the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website is the official site for all solicitation information, including addenda and modifications. There is no cost to register on Colorado VSS. To become a registered supplier on VSS, please visit colorado.gov/vss. Open solicitations can be viewed at colorado.gov/vss

An offeror must have a current VSS registration to be awarded under this solicitation. However, vendors do not need to be registered to view the bid documents. Vendors may click the ”Public Access” button and then use the search feature to locate specific solicitations.

The single point of contact for this solicitation is Allan Smith. You can reach him at   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Allan is the only point of contact for questions and concerns.

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Training Opportunities: State Revolving Fund Workshops & Environmental Online Services Webinar

Join us for training opportunities in June and August

Upcoming Webinar

We are hosting a webinar to help entities understand how to navigate Colorado Environmental Online Services (CEOS) and complete the eligibility survey.

CEOS Webinar

Monday, June 5, 2023

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Register here

Upcoming Regional Workshops

This summer, the Colorado State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program is coming to you! We are hosting two full-day in-person regional workshops.

Southeast Regional Workshop

La Junta, Colorado

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Northwest Regional Workshop

Rifle, Colorado

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

During the workshops, we will cover topics including State Revolving Fund basics, funding options for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, planning, asset management, available technical assistance, and current and upcoming regulations. 

We will answer questions about specific projects and discuss situations unique to your community. 

Who should attend?

Local government decision-makers, finance staff, and operators should attend. Private non-profits that operate drinking water systems should also attend. 

Interested? 

RSVP’s are open for the La Junta workshop - please RSVP by June 15, 2023. 

Please sign up to stay in the loop for more information about the Rifle Workshop.

Register for the La Junta Workshop

Please reach out to your regional project manager with any questions. We hope to see you there! 

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Thursday, 01 June 2023 16:32

June 2023 Water Quality Information

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Water Quality Information Bulletin

June 2023

The current Water Quality Information Bulletin is now available at this link. If you have questions about the bulletin or delivery process, please contact Loralee Evans at 303-692-3601.  

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Original publication 05/31/23

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Thursday, 01 June 2023 16:32

June 2023 Water Quality Information

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Water Quality Information Bulletin

June 2023

The current Water Quality Information Bulletin is now available at this link. If you have questions about the bulletin or delivery process, please contact Loralee Evans at 303-692-3601.  

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Original publication 05/31/23

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2024 State Revolving Fund Eligibility Survey Opening Soon

The survey is open from May 24-June 30, 2023

The 2024 Drinking Water and Wastewater State Revolving Fund Eligibility Surveys will open on May 24, 2023. Please visit the Colorado Environmental Onlince Services (CEOS) portal to complete the surveys. Also, we are hosting a webinar to help entities understand how to navigate CEOS and complete the eligibility survey.

Webinar details

Monday, June 5, 2023

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Register to attend

Background

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Water Quality Control Division conducts the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Eligibility Survey annually to identify water, sewer, stormwater, and nonpoint source infrastructure improvement needs throughout the state. Funding through the SRF programs is available to implement these capital projects and the first step for obtaining these funds is through the survey. The survey must be completed and submitted by June 30, 2023.

The department encourages all municipalities, counties, districts, public water systems, not-for-profit water systems and other special districts to participate.

The SRF programs provide funding for eligible projects and entities including grants and low-interest loans with repayment terms of up to 30 years. The survey is not an application for funding; the survey identifies infrastructure improvement needs and estimated costs for addressing those needs. The survey does not obligate communities to apply for funding. Awards of any funds are subject to completing the SRF funding application process, meeting all SRF requirements, fund availability, and applicable caps or maxes.

Grants and loans from the SRF cannot be extended to communities that have not responded to this survey.

Funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is also issued through the SRF. BIL funding is issued as both loans and additional subsidization in the form of principal forgiveness. Entities seeking BIL funding must meet certain eligibility requirements. Please see the 2023 Drinking Water Intended Use Plan and the 2023 Water Pollution Control Intended Use Plan to learn more. The BIL also offers dedicated funding to replace lead services lines and address emerging contaminants such as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

Important

  • Entities must submit an eligibility survey and be on the Eligibility List to be eligible for funding.
  • Entities need to complete and submit the eligibility survey through the CEOS portal no later than June 30, 2023, to be added to the 2024 project eligibility lists for BIL funding.
  • There are new survey questions regarding lead service line replacement needs and emerging contaminants treatment needs. Please remember to answer those questions if you have a funding need for those project types.

Please visit the division's webpage for program details and click on section #1 Eligibility Survey for instructions and other useful information about the annual survey.

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Correction: COR900000 Industrial Stormwater General Permit stakeholder files

Stakeholder file location corrected

The stakeholder files for the COR900000 Industrial Stormwater General Permit Renewal effort are now publicly accessible. Our apologies for the confusion.

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Small Utility Boards, Operators, and their Collaboration for Safe Drinking Water

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Small Utility Boards, Operators, and the Public:...

In the Fall 2009 issue of Aqua Talk, the division ran an article on how collaboration amongst small utility boards, operators, and the public helps ensure communities are provided with clean, safe drinking water. We thought it would be a good...

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Monday, 15 May 2023 09:13

Public Notice No. CO-05-2023

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Public Notice No. CO-05-2023

This email notifies parties of a permit action that is available for public comment. A summary page of permits at public notice can be found on the Public Notice Information webpage.

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Original publication 05/11/23

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Rescheduled: Quarterly water quality 10-year roadmap stakeholder meeting

New date: Wednesday, June 7

The division is announcing a new date for the next quarterly water quality 10-year roadmap stakeholder meeting. It will now be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please, ignore our previous email about the meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Those who have already registered, will not need to re-register.

The purpose of this meeting is to share information about progress towards various efforts, including:

  • Criteria development efforts and the status of technical workgroups 
  • Feasibility studies 
  • Nonpoint source nutrient-related work 
  • Updates to Regulation No. 85 efforts

Meeting Details

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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Meeting materials will be posted in this public meeting folder as they become available.

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