Technical Report 39]
The Clean Water Act and
Total Maximum Daily Loads in
New Mexico: Frequently
Asked Questions
Agricultural Experiment Station • Cooperative Extension Service
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Clean Water Act and total maximum daily loads in New Mexico: Frequently asked questions
Series Designation
Technical Report 39
Table of Contents
Introduction; What is the Clean Water Act?; What does the Clean Water Act do?; What is the status of the nation's waters?; How is point-source pollution different from nonpoint-source pollution?; What is a total maximum daily load (TMDL)?; Who is responsible for total maximum daily loads?; What happens once a total maximum daily load is developed?; What is the status of total maximum daily loads in New Mexico?; What are designated uses of watered areas in New Mexico?; What is the impact of the Clean Water Act and total maximum daily loads on agriculture?; Does the Clean Water Act define any agricultural operations as point sources of pollution?; What is the quality of surface water in New Mexico?; What water quality standards are relevant to total maximum daily loads in New Mexico?; What are the sources of the water contaminants?; What does a typical total maximum daily load look like?; How many total maximum daily loads have been established in New Mexico?; How can the public participate in the total maximum daily load process?; What does it cost to develop a total maximum daily load in New Mexico?; Where can I learn more about total maximum daily loads in New Mexico?; References; Relevant web sites
Description
Technical report containing answers to frequently asked questions about water quality regulations set out by the Clean Water Act.
Subject
water quality (NAL); Water quality--New Mexico; water pollution (NAL); Water--Pollution--New Mexico; New Mexico (NAL);
Creator
Skaggs, Rhonda; Decker, Maryfrances
Date Original
2002-06
Digital Publisher
New Mexico State University Library;
Rights
Copyright, NMSU Board of Regents.
Collection
NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Publications
Source
Scan produced from physical item held by the NMSU Library.
water quality (NAL); Water quality--New Mexico; water pollution (NAL); Water--Pollution--New Mexico; New Mexico (NAL);
Creator
Skaggs, Rhonda; Decker, Maryfrances
Date Original
2002-06
Digital Publisher
New Mexico State University Library;
Rights
Copyright, NMSU Board of Regents.
Collection
NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Publications
Digital Identifier
UAAPT0000390001
Is Part Of
Clean Water Act and total maximum daily loads in New Mexico: Frequently asked questions
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Text
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image/tiff
Language
eng
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Technical Report 39]
The Clean Water Act and
Total Maximum Daily Loads in
New Mexico: Frequently
Asked Questions
Agricultural Experiment Station • Cooperative Extension Service
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
