Preferred Term:
total maximum daily load
Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- TMDL (total maximum daily load)
- TMDL (pollution)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59069
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