Water quality definition

Water quality means the physical characteristics of water within shoreline jurisdiction, including water quantity, hydrological, physical, chemical, aesthetic, recreation-related, and biological characteristics. Where used in this chapter, the term "water quantity" refers only to development and uses regulated under this chapter and affecting water quantity, such as impermeable surfaces and storm water handling practices. Water quantity, for purposes of this chapter, does not mean the withdrawal of ground water or diversion of surface water pursuant to RCW 90.03.250 through 90.03.340.

Water quality means those characteristics of stormwater runoff from a land disturbing activity that relate to the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of water.

Water quality means the chemical, physical and biological condition of water.

Examples of Water quality in a sentence

• The standards do not apply to new major development to the extent that alternative design and performance standards are applicable under a regional stormwater management plan or Water Quality Management Plan adopted in accordance with Department rules.

• Source: DAO No. 1990 – 34, Revised Water Usage and Classification Water Quality Criteria Amending Section Nos.

• Research and Extension Regional Water Quality Conference, February 20-21, 2002.

• The Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:13-4.1(c)1 establish 300-foot riparian zones along Category One waters, as designated in the Surface Water Quality Standards at N.J.A.C. 7:9B, and certain upstream tributaries to Category One waters.

• This assessment considers five indicators for the protection of water resources and environmentally sensitive lands, including: Forest within the Forest Resource Area, Riparian Corridor Condition High, Highlands Open Water Protection Area, Critical Habitat, and the Water Quality Management Tier of Lake Management Areas (excluding those of the Lake Community Sub-Zone).

More Definitions of Water quality

Water quality means characteristics that are related to the physical, chemical, biological, and/or radiological integrity of stormwater.

Water quality means the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water with respect to its suitability for a particular use.

Water quality. Means the physical characteristics of water within shoreline jurisdiction, including water quantity, hydrological, physical, chemical, aesthetic, recreation-related, and biological characteristics.

Water quality means the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of surface or ground waters.

Water quality means accessed water which is safe for consumption for the purpose for which it is supplied as per norms set by Bureau of Indian Standards.

Water quality means those characteristics of stormwater runoff that relate to the physical, chemical, biological or radiological integrity of water.

Water quality means the chemical, physical, biological and radiological characteristics of a water body.