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Low-Flow (7Q10)

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-016166

Low-flow (7Q10) is the 7-day average low flow occurring once in 10 years; this probability-based statistic is used in determining stream design flow conditions and for evaluating the water quality impact of effluent discharge limits.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-016166
FieldEnvironment
SubjectChemicals, toxics and pesticides
ReferencesSediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Low-Flow (7Q10)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Low-flow (7Q10) is the 7-day average low flow occurring once in 10 years; this probability-based statistic is used in determining stream design flow conditions and for evaluating the water quality impact of effluent discharge limits.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/low-flow-7q10/"
}

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