Water: State, Tribal & Territorial Standards
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Science & TechnologySurface Water Standards & GuidanceWater Quality StandardsState, Tribal & Territorial StandardsEPA in partnership with tribes
Science & TechnologySurface Water Standards & GuidanceWater Quality StandardsState, Tribal & Territorial StandardsEPA in partnership with tribesEPA in partnership with tribes
EPA recognizes that Indian tribes and Native Alaskan Villages face serious human health and environmental problems. EPA works with Indian Tribes, other federal agencies, and states to protect the health and environment of waters in Indian Country under the Clean Water Act.
- Authorization
Tribes must be authorized in order to administer the Water Quality Standards program (current authorizations) - Training
Live and online classes and modules to help tribes learn more
- Regulations
Policies, regulations, and laws that affect tribes - Publications & Videos
Free resources to help tribes adopt and implement Water Quality Standards - Case studies
Reports on six tribes that have adopted EPA-approved Water Quality Standards.
- Funding
Support to run the Water Quality Standards program - Where You Live
Links to Regional Tribal Programs - TAS Reinterpretation
Information about a potential reinterpretation of a TAS provision that EPA is considering.