EPA Disapproves Some Proposed Changes To Iowa Designated Uses

EPA has approved the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) designated use changes for 69 water bodies and disapproved proposed changes for 57 other water bodies. Designated uses describe the achievable recreational activities and aquatic life uses in Iowa’s waters. EPA is still finalizing action on 12 additional Iowa water bodies.

The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes a mandatory role for EPA to review and approve or disapprove all state water quality standards. IDNR submitted new and revised Iowa surface water quality standards to EPA for review and approval, as required by the law. That submission updated the use designations for many of the state’s waters following site-specific field studies to determine the highest attainable use for the individual waters.

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