Guidance for water-quality-based decisions: The TMDL process

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:6954214

The document defines and clarifies the requirements under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Its purpose is to help State water quality program managers understand the application of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) through and integrated, basin-wide approach to controlling point and nonpoint source pollution. The document describes the steps that are involved in identifying and prioritizing impaired waters and developing and implementing TMDLs.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of the Assistant Administrator for Water
• OSTI ID: 6954214
• Report Number(s): PB-92-231620/XAB; EPA-440/4-91/001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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