Regulatory Framework
CRS 25-8.5-101
In 1988 Colorado’s Legislature created the Authority
Regulation #72. Cherry Creek Reservoir Control Regulation
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Water Quality Control Commission, acting under authorization from the Colorado Water Quality Control Act, established Regulation 72 as the basis for protecting the Cherry Creek Reservoir’s quality.
In 2022, Regulation 72 was updated to streamline and modernize stormwater management requirements. Some municipal stormwater separate sewer system (MS4) permit requirements are still required to comply with the 2012 version of the regulation until their MS4 permits are renewed or modified. For this reason, both the 2012 and 2022 versions of Regulation 72 are provided in the links below.
Regulation 72 (5-CCR-1002-72) - 2022
Regulation 72 (5 CCR 1002-72) - 2012
Regulation #38
This controls classifications and numeric standards for the South Platte, Laramie, Republican and Smoky Hill River Basins.
Federal Clean Water Act
Section 208 Management Agency: identify and control non-point source water pollution.
Colorado Water Quality Control Act
Text of the legislation that allows the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Water Quality Control Commission to empower the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority to manage the Cherry Creek basin.