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Basic Course: Key Concepts
Designated Uses: Section 303 Other Uses
Considering Section 303 Other Uses
| Other Uses | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Public water supply | Waters that are the source of a raw water supply. That is, water supplied to a drinking water treatment system, not for direct consumption. This use can be categorized for various levels of treatment. |
| Agricultural | Waters that are suitable for irrigation of crops, consumption by livestock, support of vegetation for range grazing, and other uses in support of farming and ranching operations. |
| Industrial | Provides protection for cooling and process water supplies, but not treatment for industrial wastes. Specific criteria would depend on the specific process involved. |
| Navigation | Provides protection of waters for shipping and sailors, so as not to prevent or restrict navigation. |
Resource. The "Blue Book" (Water Quality Criteria, 1972) EPA R3-73-033, March 1973).
Resource. Livestock Drinking Water Quality Publication. 
Disclaimer:
For informational purposes only–Not official statements of EPA policy.
Course Navigation
- Module 1: Overview
- Module 2: Use
- The Uses of a Water Body
- Integrity of the Nation's Waters
- CWA 101(a)(2) Uses
- The Basis for State/Tribal Water Quality Goals
- The Uses Already Attained by a Water Body
- Use Subcategories
- Subcategories for Section 101(a) Goal Uses
- Section 303 Other Uses
- Other Purposes Category
- Specify Appropriate Uses
- Changing/Removing a Designated Use
- Summary
- Quiz
- Module 3: Criteria
- Module 4: Antidegradation
- Module 5: Flexibilities
- Module 6: Review
- Certificate of Completion
