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Contact Information

CDPHE
WQCD-WQP-B2
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S.
Denver, CO 80246-1530
ph: 303-692-3500
fax: 303-782-0390

Water Quality Permitting

The Permits Section of the Water Quality Control Division issues and administers discharge permits and other control mechanisms as provided by the Colorado Water Quality Control Act. The permit program covers stormwater discharges, and wastewater discharges to surface water and groundwater from industrial, domestic, and animal feeding operations. The Permits Unit also administers the industrial pretreatment program, biosolids program, and reuse programs.

Program Areas:

Active Permits - To research active permits and certifications

Active Stormwater Certification Lists:
- Construction Stormwater
- Industrial Stormwater
Wastewater Permits can be researched on the EPA Envirofacts Data Warehouse web page:
http://oaspub.epa.gov/enviro/ef_home2.water
Other permits currently are not available on the web sites, however, they will be added in the future. In the meantime, please call 303-692-3500.

Guidance and Policies:

The Permits Section Guidance and Policies cover topics including ground water and surface water permitting, power washing, analytical testing, trading guidelines, and regulatory interpretations.

Public Notices and Other Documents Available for Public Review and Comment:

The following public notices and other documents are available for public review and comment. Submit written comments to: CDPHE, WQCD-P-B2, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80246-1530.

Public Notices: The Permits Section's determinations to issue, deny, or inactivate discharge permits are provided here for public review and comment.

Permit Fees:

Permit Forms: Forms, Applications, and Guidance Documents are found under each program
listed above. The following forms apply to all permit types and authorizations:

Notice of Transfer - all permit types and authorizations

Notice of Change of Contacts - all permit types and authorizations

Notice of Inactivation - Stormwater Construction

Notice of Termination - all permit types and authorizations EXCEPT Stormwater Construction

Helpful Links:

Water Quality Control Commission Regulations
WQCD Engineering Section (e.g., District Engineers, Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works Site Application Process, Wastewater Design Review).
Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board
WQCD Records Center -- File Review Request Form & Procedures

Permits Section Customer Service Feedback Survey
- Please take a few minutes to fill this survey out and let us know how to better serve you.

Survey Microsoft Word Document
- Please print it out and mail it to:
  
  Water Quality Permits Section Manager
  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
  WQCD-P-B2
  4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
  Denver, Colorado 80246-1530

For more information, please contact the Water Quality Control Division at 303- 692-3500 and ask for the public assistance person for the Permits Section.