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  1. Fields of Study
  2. environmental science
  3. environmental degradation
  4. pollution
  5. pollution load
  6. total maximum daily load
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. environmental science
  3. environmental degradation
  4. pollution
  5. pollution load
  6. total maximum daily load

Preferred term

total maximum daily load

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information TMDL 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.

    Source: US, Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • TMDL (pollution)
  • TMDL (total maximum daily load)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59069

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