Environmental
Colorado's 'Water Quality Control Act' gives the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission authority to:
AA. Set water prices for municipalities
BB. Adopt regulations to protect and improve the quality of Colorado's surface water and groundwater✓ Correct
CC. Allocate water rights under the prior appropriation doctrine
DD. Only regulate agricultural water use
Explanation
Colorado's Water Quality Control Act (C.R.S. § 25-8-101 et seq.) establishes the Water Quality Control Commission to set standards, adopt regulations, and oversee programs to protect and improve the quality of Colorado's surface water and groundwater. This is separate from water rights (quantity), which is governed by the prior appropriation doctrine.
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