What is the Northeast Regional Mercury TMDL?
The Northeast Regional Mercury TMDL is a plan to reduce mercury concentrations in fish so that water quality standards can be met. The plan covers the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont and was developed in cooperation with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC). Back to Northeast Regional Mercury TMDL FAQ list What is a TMDL? A TMDL, or total maximum daily load, is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet its water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant’s sources. Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act requires that states develop lists of impaired waters, i.e., waters that are not meeting water quality standards, and develop TMDLs for these waters.Back to Northeast Regional Mercury TMDL FAQ list Why is mercury a concern? Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that poses risks to human health. Exposure to this
