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11-30-2011 The Use of EPA’s Recommended Criteria The criteria are used in two different, yet related ways: • Protection of water bodies designated for recreational uses in state and tribal WQS Used to derive permit limits, make listing decisions, and develop TMDLs • Beach monitoring and notification programs Protect public health Aid in determining when to issue advisories or close beaches
11-30-2011 Bacteria Criteria in Water Quality Standards States adopt bacteria criteria to protect waters designated for recreation • Primary contact recreation Seasonal and intermittent uses • Secondary contact recreation States designate the majority of waters for primary contact
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Page 3 and 4: 11-30-2011 Indicators EPA’s reco
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Page 11 and 12: 11-30-2011 What is the BEACH Act?
Page 13 and 14: Risk Levels 11-30-2011 Key Implemen
Page 15 and 16: Geo Mean and SSM in BEACH Act Water
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Page 23 and 24: Current Thinking on the Draft RWQC
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