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

To protect aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity

To prevent water pollution and contamination

All of the above

Water quality monitoring

Pollution source identification

Development of water quality standards

All of the above

To assess the current state of water quality

To identify trends and changes in water quality over time

To evaluate the effectiveness of water quality management strategies

All of the above

To define acceptable levels of pollutants in water bodies

To guide water quality management decisions

To ensure compliance with environmental regulations

All of the above

A calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can assimilate without violating water quality standards

A tool for allocating pollutant loads among different sources

A strategy for reducing pollutant discharges from point and nonpoint sources

All of the above

Green infrastructure

Low-impact development

Stormwater management

All of the above

To ensure that diverse perspectives and interests are considered

To promote transparency and accountability in decision-making

To foster collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders

All of the above

Lack of funding and resources

Insufficient technical expertise

Public resistance to change

All of the above

To adjust management strategies based on new information and changing conditions

To evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and make necessary adjustments

To ensure that water quality plans remain relevant and effective over time

All of the above

Elevated levels of pollutants

Impaired aquatic life

Loss of biodiversity

All of the above

To promote responsible water use and conservation practices

To encourage public participation in water quality initiatives

To foster a sense of stewardship and responsibility for water resources

All of the above

Cost-effectiveness

Environmental impact

Social and economic implications

All of the above

To monitor water quality in real-time

To develop predictive models and scenarios

To optimize water treatment and distribution systems

All of the above

Fertilizers and pesticides runoff

Livestock waste

Irrigation return flows

All of the above

Climate change can impact water quality through altered precipitation patterns

Climate change can lead to increased pollutant loads and runoff

Climate change can affect the effectiveness of water treatment and management systems

All of the above