Florida Dischargers Express Concerns about Numeric Nutrient Criteria from U.S. EPA

摘要

In mid-november, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule implementing controversial water quality criteria for nutrients in certain water bodies in Florida, marking the first time that the agency has imposed numeric nutrient criteria as part of a state's water quality standards. The move has sparked intense opposition from many in the regulated community who fear that the cost and com- plexity of complying with the new requirements will far outweigh any environmental benefits.