Freshwater Quality Management
Freshwater Quality Management involves the monitoring, assessment, and regulation of the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of freshwater resources to ensure their sustainability and safety for human use and ecosystem health. This includes implementing policies, practices, and technologies to prevent contamination, reduce pollution, and maintain or improve the overall quality of freshwater bodies such as lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The goal of freshwater quality management is to protect water resources for present and future generations while supporting diverse uses such as drinking water supply, agriculture, industry, recreation, and wildlife habitat.