Article: Complying with Surface Water TMDL Regulations Through Pollution Prevention Projects
6/8/2007 Valerie J. M. Brader
Spurred by a series of lawsuits, EPA has committed to generating and enforcing surface water regulations called Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). These TMDLs apply to both traditional point-source contamination and pollution from non-point sources, including soil erosion. Many military instillations, especially in the Western U.S., are likely contributors to sediments to surface waters, and will be required to comply with TMDLs. This paper assesses the potential of various types of EPA-approved TMDLs for their potential to focus on pollution prevention projects.
