Water quality standards

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-003518",
  "term": "Water quality standards",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "Regulations established by states or tribes, with federal oversight, that define the desired condition of a water body and the criteria necessary to protect its designated uses. These standards include specific numeric limits for pollutants and narrative statements to protect aquatic life and human health. They form the basis for controlling pollutant discharges and evaluating water quality programs.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/water-quality-standards/"
}