Water Quality Standards Regulations: Makah Indian Tribe
Presented are water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act (CWA) purposes for this tribe.
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 "Tribal 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.
Authority to Administer Standards Program
This tribe was granted treatment in a manner similar to a state (TAS) on December 23, 2003.
Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes
The tribe’s water quality standards were approved on September 29, 2006.
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Makah Tribe Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters (pdf)
(Effective June 13, 2023)
Selected Actions and Correspondence
EPA's recent actions along with supporting documents are provided for reference.
June 13, 2023 – EPA approved the new and revised water quality standards submitted by the Makah Tribe on April 28, 2023. Approved provisions of the water quality standards are revised recreational water quality criteria for enterococci in fresh waters, marine waters, and lakes.
Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards
- None at this time.