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Analysis of the water-quality standards proposed by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
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Analysis of the water-quality standards proposed by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
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City of Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Description |
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed water-quality standards, applicable to Las Vegas Bay and Lake Mead, for (1) chlorophyll, (2) un-ionized ammonia, and (3) pH.
We have concluded that the proposed standards are unlikely to protect or improve water quality in Lake Mead. The proposed chlorophyll standard:
May harm the fishery. Lakes with more chlorophyll have greater fish production.
Will not improve clarity. Chlorophyll concentrations above 30 ug/1 have little...
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1987-08-01
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text
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application/pdf
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http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/water_pubs/78
http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1083&context=water_pubs |
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Publications (WR)
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Digital Scholarship@UNLV
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Aquatic pollution
Ammonia Chlorophyll Environmental monitoring Environmental protection pH Phosphorus removal Water quality Aquaculture and Fisheries Environmental Health and Protection Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment Environmental Monitoring Natural Resource Economics Natural Resources and Conservation Natural Resources Management and Policy Water Resource Management |
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