I find on the internet various PDFs regarding certain drinking water standards that are not exactly what I want. I am in need of a table from maybe WHO or EPA that have normal ranges of various chemicals and other things containing them for surface water not drinking! Therefore I require assist in this matter.
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summaryWater Quality Standards: Regulations and Resourcesturn0search3
For comprehensive information on surface water quality standards, including acceptable concentrations of various chemicals and pathogens, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide valuable resources.
**U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):**
- **Water Quality Standards Handbook:** This handbook offers guidance on water quality standards, detailing criteria for protecting aquatic life and human health in surface waters. citeturn0search1
- **National Recommended Water Quality Criteria:** This compilation presents recommended criteria for approximately 150 pollutants, aimed at safeguarding aquatic life and human health in surface waters. citeturn0search13
- **Water Quality Criteria:** The EPA develops water quality criteria based on the latest scientific knowledge to protect human health and aquatic life. This information serves as guidance to states and tribes in adopting water quality standards. citeturn0search11
**World Health Organization (WHO):**
- **Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality:** While primarily focused on drinking water, these guidelines also address surface water quality, providing standards for various chemicals and pathogens. citeturn0search2
These resources should assist you in obtaining the detailed information you require regarding surface water quality standards.
Danial here is an EPA web site the contain such information. You may have to dig through it to find your interest.
https://www.epa.gov/wqc/national-recommended-water-quality-criteria-tables
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