Clean Water Act 303(d)/305(b) Integrated Report
 The CWA §303(d)/305(b) Integrated Report (IR) is designed to satisfy the statutory requirements of Section (§) 303(d) and the reporting requirements of §§ 305(b) and 314 of the federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251) commonly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA). It is also designed to serve as a source of basic information on water quality and water pollution control programs in New Mexico. Accordingly, the intended audience includes but is not limited to the general public, stakeholders, interest groups, consultants, state legislators, governmental agencies at all levels, as well as universities and other educational entities. The Comprehensive Assessment and Listing Methodology (CALM) explains how New Mexico assesses surface water quality data against our most current water quality standards (20.6.4 NMAC) to determine attainment.
Contact Heidi Henderson, Interim Assessment Coordinator, with any questions or for additional details. |
| The NMED SWQB invited the public to comment on the draft 2020-2022 State of New Mexico Clean Water Act (CWA) §303(d)/§305(b) Integrated List of Assessed Surface Waters (Integrated List) during a 45-day public comment period July 27, 2020, through September 10, 2020. The Integrated List identifies whether or not a particular surface water of the state (referred to as an “assessment unit”) is currently meeting its designated uses. “Category 5” waters on the Integrated List specifically constitute New Mexico’s CWA §303(d) List of Impaired Waters.
Following the close of the public comment period, the SWQB prepared the Final Draft 2020-2022 Integrated Report, which includes the Integrated List, as amended, as Appendix A. Appendix C contains SWQB’s Response to Comments. The Integrated Report was approved by the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) for review and approval at their regularly scheduled meeting on December 8, 2020. The WQCC meeting schedule and agendas are maintained on the WQCC website (https://www.env.nm.gov/water-quality-control-commission/wqcc/). The final Integrated Report, as approved by the WQCC, will then be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 for review. The Integrated List (Appendix A) is the focus of EPA’s review and approval. |
| WQCC-approved 2020-2022 Integrated Report (December 8, 2020) | |||
| 2020-2022 Integrated Report | Appendix B — Designated Use, Cause, and Source Summary Tables | ||
| Appendix A –Integrated List | Appendix C — Response to Comments | ||
| WQCC approval order (December 8, 2020) | EPA approval letter (January 22, 2021) | ||
| 2020-2022 Integrated List Summary Spreadsheets | |||
| Integrated List by IR Category Excel & pdf |
All impairments (Category 4 or 5) Excel & pdf |
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| New Impairments Excel & pdf |
De-listed impairments Excel & pdf |
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| Supporting Documents and Websites | |||
| Comprehensive Assessment and Listing Methodology (CALM) | Data Submittal Information | ||
| 20.6.4.114.B NMAC radionuclides public disclosure memo | |||
| IR Category 4B Demonstration for Sandia Canyon | |||
| Public Notice (English) (Español) & Public Involvement Plan | |||