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karateprodigy

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Describe the Total Maximum Daily Load program. How does it address nonpoint-source pollution, and what role do water quality criteria play in the program?
 
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How does the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System program address point-source pollution by nutrients?
 
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dellikani2015

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The TMDL program . . . evaluates all sources of pollutants entering a body of water, especially nonpoint sources, according to the water body's ability to assimilate the pollutant. (W)ater quality criteria provide an essential means of assessing the condition of the receiving body of water, as well as evaluating the levels of the various pollutant discharges.

Answer to Question 2

The NPDES program addresses point-source pollution and issues permits that regulate discharges from wastewater treatment plants and industrial sources.


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