TMDL

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028195",
  "term": "TMDL",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A TMDL or Total Maximum Daily Load is the calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant allowed to enter a waterbody so that the waterbody will meet and continue to meet water quality standards for that particular pollutant. A TMDL determines a pollutant reduction target and allocates load reductions necessary to the source(s) of the pollutant. Sometimes referred to as a “pollution diet” for a waterbody.\n\n2. A calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still safely meet water quality standards.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "see_also": [
    "Total Maximum Daily Loads"
  ],
  "references": [
    "How's My Waterway Glossary",
    "N-STEPS Online Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tmdl/"
}