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Impact/Purpose:

When final, the Implementation Guidance for Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria will guide state, territory,

and authorized tribal water quality programs in

adopting and implementing bacteriological water

quality criteria into their water quality standards

to protect waters designated for recreation. EPA

expects that this document will also serve as a

valuable resource for state and local beach program

managers and interested citizens.

Description:

The Implementation Guidance for Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria is a guidance document to assist state, territory, and authorized tribal water quality programs in adopting and implementing bacteriological water quality criteria into their water quality standards to protect waters designated for recreation. EPA expects that this document will also serve as a valuable resource for state and local beach program managers and interested citizens.

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