Water Pollution Control
/ˈwɔːtər pəˈluːʃən kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal and regulatory measures aimed at preventing, reducing, or eliminating the contamination of water bodies to protect public health and the environment.
The company invested heavily in water pollution control to comply with environmental laws.
- (n.) The body of laws and regulations governing the discharge of pollutants into waters and the technologies used to treat water before disposal.
Water pollution control statutes set strict limits on industrial waste discharge.
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- water pollution control
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Commentary
Often involves both statutory regulation and technical solutions; drafters should specify the scope—whether procedural, substantive, or technological—when defining in legal texts.
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