Water Quality
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Water quality is essential for sustaining life and balancing diverse needs. In agriculture, clean water ensures healthy crops and livestock, directly impacting food security. For domestic use, safe water is vital for drinking, cooking, and hygiene, supporting public health. Ecologically, high water quality maintains healthy habitats for fish, plants, and wildlife, preserving biodiversity. Additionally, clean water enhances recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating, contributing to quality of life and local economies. Protecting water quality benefits everyone and supports a resilient and thriving environment.
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Total Maximum Daily Load is the calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant allowed to enter a waterbody so that the waterbody will meet and continue to meet water quality standards for that particular pollutant.
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Water samples are collected to measure E. coli to make sure water is safe for public recreation, such as swimming, fishing or canoeing. E. coli is considered an indicator organism, used to identify fecal contamination in freshwater and indicate the possible presence of disease-causing bacteria and viruses.
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Mesa County Water Quality Testing
Ute Water: Water Quality Dashboard
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