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Water Quality Standards Regulations: Michigan

Presented are water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act (CWA) purposes for this state.

EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. For each document listed under "State Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes", EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are disapproved or are otherwise not in effect for CWA purposes.  Additionally, please note the documents may also contain provisions that EPA does not have the authority and duty to act on under the Clean Water Act because the provisions are not water quality standards.

  • What is a New or Revised Water Quality Standard Under CWA 303(c)(3)? - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
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  • State Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes
  • Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards

State Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes

  • Administrative Rules, Part 4, Water Quality Standards (2006) (pdf)
    (Effective January 13, 2006) Document contains revised water quality standards for the Great Lakes, connecting waters, and all other surface waters of the State, except as detailed in the site specific criteria table provided below.
  • Administrative Rules, Part 8, Water Quality-Based Effluent Limit Development for Toxic Substances (2006) (pdf)
    (Effective January 13, 2006) The rules in this part shall be used to establish toxic substance water quality-based effluent limits.
  • Site Specific Criteria in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula (pdf)
    (Effective September 26, 2013) Document contains table of site specific criteria for total copper in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula and associated maps.

Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards

  • 40 CFR § 132  Water Quality Guidance for the Great Lakes System
Michigan State
Related Information
  • Federal Water Quality Standards Regulations
  • Federally Promulgated Water Quality Standards for Specific States, Territories, and Tribes
  • State-Specific Water Quality Standards Effective under the Clean Water Act (CWA)
Modernizing Public Hearings for WQS Reviews

The document suggests how states and authorized tribes can conduct online public hearings in lieu of in-person public hearings, consistent with federal public hearing requirements.

  • Modernizing Public Hearings for Water Quality Standard Decisions Consistent with 40 CFR 25.5 (PDF)
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