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Chapter 2 of Title 24 of the Administrative Code “Ecosystem Protection and Development” - Water Quality Standards.

Country/Territory
American Samoa (USA)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Marine fisheries Pollution control Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Institution Policy/planning Monitoring Water quality standards Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Chapter lays down standards for water quality, classifies waters according to water uses, declares the policy of the Environmental Quality Commission regarding degradation of water quality and prescribes measures to be taken to prevent water pollution.

Full text
English
Website
www.epa.gov