Learn More Topic: Protecting the Nation’s Waters: Role of Other OST Divisions
Engineering and Analysis Division
- Developing effluent limitation guidelines and standards applicable to industrial dischargers (i.e., for discharges to both surface waters and to POTWs).
- Writing regulations that define “secondary treatment” requirements for POTWs.
- Conducting economic and statistical analysis studies and analyses in support of water pollution control programs.
Health and Ecological Criteria Division
- Developing and refining risk and exposure assessment methodologies.
- Providing risk assessment support for Office of Water programs.
- Developing human health and ecological risk methodologies, criteria documents, guidance, and policies.
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