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Under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act states are required to create a list impaired waterways every 2 years. | Under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act states are required to create a list impaired waterways every 2 years. | ||
An impaired waterway is a waterway in which the pollution control methods set in place are not enough to maintain or achieve appropriate water quality standards. For each waterway listed as impaired under Section 303(d), the state is required to establish a Total Daily Maximum Load (TDML). | An impaired waterway is a waterway in which the pollution control methods set in place are not enough to maintain or achieve appropriate water quality standards. For each waterway listed as impaired under Section 303(d), the state is required to establish a Total Daily Maximum Load (TDML). | ||
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Summary
Passed into law in 1972, the Clean Water Act (CWA) is the principle federal law concerning water quality in the U.S..
Section 303(d)
Under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act states are required to create a list impaired waterways every 2 years. An impaired waterway is a waterway in which the pollution control methods set in place are not enough to maintain or achieve appropriate water quality standards. For each waterway listed as impaired under Section 303(d), the state is required to establish a Total Daily Maximum Load (TDML).
Disclaimer
This page may contain students's work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
