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| Title | Surface Water Quality Standards -- Proposed Changes | |
| Month-Year Published | June 2002 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
The state′s surface water quality standards set limits on pollution in our lakes, rivers and marine waters in order to protect beneficial uses, such as swimming and fishing. After a lengthy revision process, several important changes to the state′s water quality standards are being proposed. The changes are based on new science, public feedback at statewide workshops, special work sessions, and new water quality data. (Also see abstract below) | |
| Publication Number | 02-10-033 | |
| Print Availability |
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| Number of pages | 2 | |
| Keywords | change, fish, order, quality, river, standards, surface water, water, water quality, water quality standards | |
| Related Web Content | Surface Water Quality Standards | |
| Abstract | Long Description |
The state′s surface water quality standards set limits on pollution in our lakes, rivers and marine waters in order to protect beneficial uses, such as swimming and fishing. After a lengthy revision process, several important changes to the state′s water quality standards are being proposed. The changes are based on new science, public feedback at statewide workshops, special work sessions, and new water quality data. The Department of Ecology′s current proposal is available on the Web at: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/swqs |
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