TMDL Fact Sheets

What is a TMDL?
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is the maximum amount of a pollutant that a body of water can receive while still meeting water quality standards. A waterway that exceeds water quality standards is often no longer suitable for its designated uses, such as wildlife habitat, fishing or other recreational activities.

TMDL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This flyer answers the following questions.

• Why do we need to create TMDLs?
• What is an "impaired water?"
• How is a TMDL implemented?