The allowable amount of materials, as a concentration of pollutants, in water. The standard is set to protect against anticipated adverse effects on human health or welfare, wildlife, or the environment, with a margin of safety in the case of human health. Also see Primary and Secondary Standards and 7Q10.
AMBIENT WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
Meaning of AMBIENT WATER QUALITY STANDARDS in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012