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U.S. EPA Wetlands Homepage
Works to encourage and enable others to act effectively in protecting and restoring the nation's wetlands and associated ecosystems.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Information on the NPDES permit program which requires all point sources discharging pollutants into waters of the United States to obtain a permit.
http://www.epa.gov/owm/npdes.htm
EPA Fish and Wildlife Consumption Advisories
These advisories inform the public that high concentrations of chemical contaminants have been found in local fish and wildlife and include recommendations to limit or avoid consumption of certain fish and wildlife species from specific U.S. waterbodies or waterbody types.
http://www.epa.gov/OST/fish/
Oceans and Coastal Protection
Overview of Ocean and Coastal Protection activities and programs, including coral reefs, marine debris, dredge material management, atmospheric deposition program, and the National Estuary Program.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/
Total Maximum Daily Load Program
TMDL is a calculation of maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/tmdl/
U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management
Information on wastewater treatment technologies, NPDES permitting requirements, biosolids management, EPA water quality initiatives, and other water quality topics.
http://www.epa.gov/owm/
American Heritage Rivers
US EPA program to help river communities restore their environment, revitalize their economy, renew their culture and preserve their history.
http://www.epa.gov/rivers/
EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
Works to ensure safe drinking water and to protect the quality of our Nation's Drinking Water Supply.
http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/
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