Receiving Waters

Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is Receiving Waters?

A river, lake, ocean, stream or other watercourse into which wastewater or treated effluent is discharged.

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Hypoxia-Hypoxic Waters   Interstate Waters   Navigable Waters   Subwatershed   Watershed   Watershed Approach   Watershed Area   

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