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Aquatic Classification System

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-001981

Assigns a classification to a waterbody reflecting the water quality and the biological health (integrity). Classification is determined through use of biological indices (see IBI). Examples of classifications include oligosaprobic (cleanest water quality) and polysaprobic (highly polluted water).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-001981
FieldEnvironment
SubjectChemicals, toxics and pesticides
ReferencesSediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001981",
  "term": "Aquatic Classification System",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Assigns a classification to a waterbody reflecting the water quality and the biological health (integrity). Classification is determined through use of biological indices (see IBI). Examples of classifications include oligosaprobic (cleanest water quality) and polysaprobic (highly polluted water).",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/aquatic-classification-system/"
}

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