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AMBIENT AQUATIC LIFE WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR METHYL TERTIARU-BUTYL ETHER
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This document contains ambient water quality criteria for the protection of aquatic organisms and their uses. Acute and chronic criteria recommendations have been developed for the protection of aquatic life in both freshwater and saltwater. These criteria are published pursuant to Section 304 (a) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and serve as technical information for States for establishing criteria within their State Water Quality Standards.
Description:
MTBE is an organic chemical used as a gasoline oxygenate throughout the U.S. to improve air quality. Because of its chemical properties and widespread use , concerns have been raised over the potential risks posed by exposure of aquatic organisms to MTBE. ENSR developed a draft ambient water quality criteria document for MTBE.