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water quality is a very complex subject... The parameters for water quality are determined by the intended use... Work in the area of water quality tends to be focused on water that is treated for human consumption or in the... Water quality depends on the local geology and ecosystem... Ambient water quality standards vary significantly due to different environmental conditions... Modern water quality laws general specify protection of fishable... The complexity of water quality as a subject is reflected in the many types of measurements of water quality indicators... Because direct measurements of water quality can be expensive... Individuals interested in monitoring water quality who cannot afford or manage lab scale analysis can also use biological indicators to get... National Water Quality Inventory Report to Congress... states are required to adopt water quality standards for each of the possible designated uses that they assign to their waters... river or lake has failed to meet the water quality criteria for one or more of its designated uses... More information about water quality in the United States is on the EPA... Water Quality Standards Review and Revision...

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