Existing Use

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010363",
  "term": "Existing Use",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Use actually attained in the waterbody on or after November 28, 1975, whether or not it is included in the water quality standards (40 CFR 131.3).\n\n2. Those uses actually attained in the waterbody on or after November 28, 1975, whether they are included in the water quality standards.\n\n3. Those uses actually attained in the water body on or after November 28, 1975, whether or not they are included in the water quality standards.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary",
    "NPDES Permit Writers Glossary",
    "40 CFR 131.3 (CFR 2016)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/existing-use/"
}