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Impaired Waters and TMDLs

Total Maximum Daily Loads and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Storm Water Permits for Impaired Water Bodies: A Summary of State Practices

A summary on TMDL-stormwater practices in 10 states that provides specific TMDL and permit language and identifies some specific technical and programmatic challenges.

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Total Maximum Daily Loads and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Storm Water Permits for Impaired Water Bodies: A Summary of State Practices (PDF)(111 pp, 1 MB)