To ensure the availability of clean and safe water for human consumption

To promote economic growth and development

To protect aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity

To facilitate industrial activities and manufacturing processes

Industrial wastewater

Agricultural runoff

Natural mineral deposits

Sewage discharge

By promoting water-efficient practices in agriculture and industry

By protecting wetlands and riparian areas that serve as natural water filters

By implementing water pricing mechanisms that encourage responsible water use

All of the above

Setting effluent limits for industrial wastewater discharge

Providing financial incentives for adopting water-saving technologies

Educating the public about the importance of water conservation

Developing voluntary agreements between industries and regulators

To define the acceptable levels of pollutants in water bodies

To assess the effectiveness of water treatment technologies

To monitor the compliance of industries with pollution regulations

To determine the economic value of water resources

By implementing land use planning and zoning regulations

By requiring permits for stormwater discharges

By promoting the use of best management practices in agriculture

All of the above

To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

To identify emerging water quality issues and trends

To evaluate the effectiveness of water pollution control measures

All of the above

By setting water conservation targets for industries and municipalities

By implementing water pricing mechanisms that reflect the true cost of water

By providing incentives for adopting water-efficient technologies

All of the above

To provide input on the development of water quality standards

To monitor and report water quality issues to regulatory agencies

To hold polluters accountable for their actions

All of the above

By limiting the discharge of pollutants into water bodies

By restoring degraded aquatic habitats

By promoting sustainable fishing practices

All of the above

Reduced healthcare costs due to improved water quality

Increased tourism and recreation revenue

Enhanced property values in areas with clean water

All of the above

By promoting water conservation practices in agriculture and industry

By investing in water infrastructure and storage facilities

By developing drought management plans

All of the above

Balancing economic development with environmental protection

Addressing the issue of legacy pollution

Dealing with the variability of water quality due to natural factors

All of the above

By adopting more stringent water quality standards

By increasing the use of economic incentives for pollution reduction

By enhancing public participation in the regulatory process

All of the above