water quality standard
C24272
concept
A water quality standard is a regulatory benchmark that defines acceptable concentrations of pollutants and conditions in water bodies to protect human health, aquatic life, and environmental integrity.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| aesthetic water quality standard | 1 |
| state water quality designation | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| California water quality standards | — |
| Outstanding Resource Water (Massachusetts) | state water quality designation |
| SMCLs | aesthetic water quality standard |