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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. animal welfare laws and regulations
  4. laws and regulations
  5. standards and grades
  6. water quality standards
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare
  3. animal welfare laws and regulations
  4. laws and regulations
  5. standards and grades
  6. water quality standards

Preferred term

water quality standards

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information State-adopted and EPA-approved ambient standards for water bodies. The standards cover the use of the water body and the water quality criteria which must be met to protect the designated use or uses.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • quality standards (water)

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/60711

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