What is OWs Role in Reversing Nutrient Pollution?
EPA, through its Office of Water, Office of Science and Technology (OST), applies science and technology to build a comprehensive framework of state water quality standards, drinking water goals, public health programs, and technology-based solutions to implement the national clean and safe water program in collaboration with national, state, and public partners. As part of this mission, OST develops nutrient water quality criteria recommendations, ensures state adoption of protective nutrient water quality standards, develops tools to aid states in implementing their nutrient standards, and publishes regulations that reduce the discharge of nutrients by industries. Over the last 10 years, OST has implemented a strong technical approach to address the negative impacts of nutrient pollution, which includes: • Creating a National Nutrient Team and Regional Technical Assistance Groups (RTAGs) with 10 Regional Nutrient Coordinators to support states in the management and evaluation of nutr
