Impaired waterbody

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013892",
  "term": "Impaired waterbody",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A waterbody (i.e., stream reaches, lakes, waterbody segments) with chronic or recurring monitored violations of the applicable numeric and/or narrative water quality criteria.\n\n2. A waterbody that does not meet the criteria that support its designated use.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Total Maximum Daily Loads (303d) Glossary; Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads Glossary",
    "Watershed Planning Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/impaired-waterbody/"
}