Assessed (305b)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002240",
  "term": "Assessed (305b)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Under Section 305(b) of the CWA, the states, territories, and other jurisdictions of the United States are required to submit reports on the quality of their waters to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) every 2 years. From the assessment a list of impaired waters is developed - the 303(d) list. During the assessment, water body condition is evaluated for seven designated beneficial uses (such as aquatic life habitat, drinking water supply, fish consumption, and water contact recreation). If water quality in an assessed water body has been degraded and does not meet the standards for beneficial uses, the water body may be designated as impaired or threatened, depending on the severity of the degradation.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "DWMAPS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/assessed-305b/"
}