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Water Quality Restoration and Protection in the U.S.

Water quality restoration and protection in the United States is based on assessing waters and taking actions to restore or protect them.

Water Quality-based Approach of the Clean Water Act (pdf) (123.55 KB)

Water Quality Restoration and Protection in the U.S.

Impaired Waters and TMDLs