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Compilation of National Recommended Water Quality Criteria
EPA's compilation of national recommended water quality criteria is presented as a summary table containing recommended water quality criteria for the protection of aquatic life and human health for approximately 150 pollutants. These criteria are published pursuant to Section 304(a) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and provide guidance for States and Tribes to use in adopting water quality standards under Section 303(c) of the CWA.
2002 Criteria TableThese criteria represent EPA's current national recommended water quality criteria.
To view the previously published process for deriving new and revised national water quality criteria, see the following document.
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Water Quality Standards | Drinking Water | Research and Development |
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