The Agricultural Water Quality Program protects state waters and the environment from impairment or degradation due to the improper use of agricultural chemicals while allowing for their proper and correct use.
Cooperating Agencies
Publications
View the Laws governing this program. Refer to Title 25, Article 8.
View the Rules governing the bulk storage of pesticides and fertilizers in Colorado. Refer to 8 CCR 1206-1.
- Agricultural Chemical Facility Information
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Pesticides and Fertilizers Brochure
Plans for Small to Medium-sized Ag Chemical Bulk Storage & Mix/Load Facilities
- Program Reports (2011 - Present)
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2019 Monitoring Report Summary
2018 Monitoring Report Executive Summary
2018 Monitoring Monitoring Activity Full Report
2017 Monitoring Report Executive Summary
2017 Monitoring Monitoring Activity Full Report
2016 Monitoring Report Executive Summary
2016 Monitoring Monitoring Activity Full Report
2015 Summary of Monitoring Activity
2015 Agrichemical Contamination Investigation Springfield, Co
2014 Summary of Monitoring Activity
2013 Agricultural Chemicals and Groundwater Protection in Colorado
- Program Reports (2001 - 2010)
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2010 Arkansas Valley Factsheet
2010 Front Range Urban Factsheet
2010 Lower South Platte Factsheet
2010 Weld County Long Term Factsheet
2009 San Luis Valley Factsheet
- Program Reports (1990 - 2000)
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1997-1998 High Plains Ogallala Aquifer
1997 Economic Considerations of Pest Management
1996 Front Range Urban Corridor
1994-1995 Arkansas River Valley
- Program Guidance Documents
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Agricultural Chemicals and Groundwater Protection in Colorado (2013)
Quality Assurance Program Plan
Long-Term Monitoring Plan (2019-2029)
Program Monitoring Strategy (2007 - 2017)