Water Quality Standards
/ˈwɔːtər ˈkwɒlɪti ˈstændərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legally established criteria defining permissible levels of pollutants in water to protect public health and the environment.
The agency revised the water quality standards to reduce toxic runoff into the river.
- (n.) Regulations that states or authorized bodies set under environmental laws to maintain or improve water conditions.
Compliance with water quality standards is mandatory for all wastewater dischargers.
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- water quality standards
- water quality standard
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Commentary
Water quality standards often combine scientific and legal criteria; drafters should ensure clarity between health-based goals and enforceable limits.
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