Impaired
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-013879
A state of a waterbody that does not meet state water quality standards. Under the Clean Water Act, section 303(d), states, territories and authorized tribes are required to develop prioritized lists of impaired waters.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-013879 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | N-STEPS Online Glossary of Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-013879",
"term": "Impaired",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "A state of a waterbody that does not meet state water quality standards. Under the Clean Water Act, section 303(d), states, territories and authorized tribes are required to develop prioritized lists of impaired waters.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"N-STEPS Online Glossary of Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/impaired/"
}
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