The Illinois Water Quality (305) Report
According to Section 305(b) of the federal CWA of 1972, and guidance provided
by U.S. EPA, each state is required to prepare and submit to the U.S. Congress
and the U.S. EPA an annual report which includes:
- An assessment of the water quality for surface and groundwater
resources;
- An analysis of the extent to which such waters provide for
the protection and propagation of shellfish, fish, and wildlife
as well as allow for recreational activities;
- An analysis of the extent to which the requirements of the
CWA have been achieved;
- An estimate of the environmental impacts, costs and benefits,
and time frame to achieve the requirements of the CWA; and
- A description of the nature and extent of nonpoint source pollution
and recommendations to address this pollution.
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