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| Title | Frequently Asked Questions about Protecting Oxygen in the Spokane River | |
| Month-Year Published | September 2004 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
This publication provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Spokane River TMDL for disolved oxygen. (Also see abstract below) | |
| Publication Number | 04-10-073 | |
| Author(s) | Jani Gilbert | |
| Print Availability |
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| Number of pages | 6 | |
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| Related Web Content | Spokane Disolved Oxygen Home Page | |
| Abstract | Long Description |
Phosphorus and other nutrients and organic matter have polluted the Spokane River, causing it to violate water-quality standards. These pollutants deplete dissolved oxygen in the river and Lake Spokane. Fish and other organisms need dissolved oxygen to survive. To address the problem, a cleanup plan, also known as a total maximum daily load (TMDL), will set allocations for how much of the pollutants (such as phosphorus and ammonia) each of the major dischargers and other sources will be allowed to discharge at very low levels. The amounts will be set to protect water quality and bring the river into compliance with state water-quality standards and the federal Clean Water Act. |
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