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Information on Georgia’s antidegradation implementation is given in theĪntidegradation Implementation Guidelines Antidegradation Policy protects and maintains the state’s water quality from new or expanding dischargers.

View a summary table of specific water quality criteria.ģ. In addition, specific numeric criteria for lakes are for nutrients, chlorophyll- a, and pH. Specific criteria are for dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and bacteria. Georgia has general criteria that apply to all waters of the State, which include both narrative and numeric criteria, and specific criteria that support a water’s designated use. Numeric and Narrative Criteria protect the designated uses. Guidance for Recommending a Change in Designated Use – posted on March 16, 2022Ģ.

Presentation from Designated Use Change Guidance Document Discussion Meeting - February 25, 2022.

Public notice for the meeting with Zoom Meeting details EPD has developed guidance for recommending a change in the designated use of a waterbody.ĮPD is in the process of revising the guidance document for recommending a change in designated use and will be holding a public meeting on February 25th 2022, to receive input from interested stakeholders. From time to time, EPD revises the designated use(s) of a waterbody based on updated information and stakeholder input. There are six designated uses in Georgia including:ĭesignated uses are established for all waters in the state.

Designated Uses that establish the environmental use of the waterbody. Water quality standards, found in Georgia’s Rules and Regulations for Water Quality Control (Chapter 391-3-6-.03), are made up of three components:ġ.

The Board of Natural Resources establishes rules and regulations to protect Georgia’s surface water, the health of the people who use the water, and the aquatic life in the water. Water quality standards are the foundation for numerous activities conducted by Georgia EPD including development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), issuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, and assessment of State waters as part of the 305(b)/303(d) listing process. Water quality standards are a key tool used by States to meet these goals and are a fundamental component of watershed management. The objective of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters, and to achieve wherever attainable, the goal of providing for the protection and propagation of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and providing for recreation in and on the water.