Water Quality
Water quality refers to the chemical, physical, biological, and radiological characteristics of water. It is a measure of the condition of water relative to the requirements of one or more biotic species and or to any human need or purpose. It is most frequently used by reference to a set of standards against which compliance can be assessed. The most common standards used to assess water quality relate to health of ecosystems, safety for human contact and drinking water.
Water Quality Standards and Classifications
Clean Water Act Accomplishments in Connecticut!
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Content last updated March 2017.