Water quality standards set expectations for the quality of water by controlling pollution (USEPA 2013b). The EPA controls pollution regulation, and are given regulatory powers under the Clean Water Act (USEPA 2013b). The EPA webpage describes the water quality standards for surface waters (USEPA 2013b).
Resources:
Further Texas Policies Resources:
- Books:
- Water Policy in Texas by Ronald C. Griffin
- Websites:
- Texas Water Development Board
- Texas Water Matters