Regulation 84: Reclaimed Water Reuse
The Water Quality Control Division began a stakeholder engagement process in July 2025 to update Regulation 84: Reclaimed Water Control. Regulation 84 outlines the requirements for the treatment, distribution, and use of reclaimed water in Colorado. The regulation sets water quality standards, practices, and other safety measures to protect the public and the environment while encouraging reclaimed water use.
The division will host monthly meetings through early 2026 to solicit feedback from stakeholders. Following the stakeholder engagement process, the Water Quality Control Commission will hold a Rulemaking Hearing in April 2026.
To participate in this effort and stay informed about proposed changes to Regulation 84, please sign up for email notifications and register to attend virtual stakeholder meetings.
Lenguaje y accesibilidad
Si necesita ayuda en español o en otro idioma, póngase en contacto con la División escribiendo a [email protected].
How to get involved
The division will meet with stakeholders through virtual meetings to discuss various topics, including:
- Whether Regulation 84 should allow entities to use reclaimed water for snowmaking.
- Evaluating existing and potential new water quality standards and practices to ensure environmental protection and public health.
- Revising existing language for clarity. For example, clarifying actions when the regulation reads, “the division will” or “the division may.”
- Expanding allowable reclaimed water delivery mechanisms (i.e., lay-flat hoses).
- Implementing storage requirements for certain categories of reclaimed water.
- How often treatment facilities report to the division.
Sign up to receive future notifications about this effort.
After the meetings conclude, a copy of the meeting recording, presentation, and other meeting materials will be stored in this public folder.
Stakeholder meeting schedule:
- Monday, Oct. 20 | 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Monday, Nov. 17 | 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Please visit the Regulation 84: Reclaimed Water Control webpage to learn more. You can also view the following:
For questions or comments related to Regulation 84, please contact:
- Brandi Honeycutt | [email protected].
For questions or comments related to the engagement process or this webpage, please contact:
- WQCD communications | [email protected].