Water quality meets State standards.
THIS MEANS THAT:
The State of Wyoming is authorized to administer the Clean Water Act. BLM management actions or use authorizations will comply with all Federal and State water quality laws, rules and regulations to address water quality issues that originate on public lands. Provisions for the establishment of water quality standards are included in the Clean Water Act, as amended, and the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, as amended. Regulations are found in Part 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations and in Wyoming’s Water Quality Rules and Regulations. The latter regulations contain Quality Standards for Wyoming Surface Waters. Natural processes and human actions influence the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water. Water quality varies from place to place with the seasons, the climate, and the kind substrate through which water moves. Therefore, the assessment of water quality takes these factors into account.
INDICATORS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Chemical characteristics (e.g., pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen)
Physical characteristics (e.g., sediment, temperature, color)
Biological characteristics (e.g., macro- and micro-invertebrates, fecal coliform, and plant and animal species)