Water Quality Analysis of the Effects of CBM Produced Water on Soils, Crop Yields and Aquatic Life
Horpestad A. 2001. Water Quality Analysis of the Effects of CBM Produced Water on Soils, Crop Yields and Aquatic Life. Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Montana's water quality standards protect the beneficial uses of water, such as its use for the support of aquatic life, drinking supplies, and agricultural use. Under Montana's Water Quality Act and the federal Clean Water Act, the State's water quality standards consist of two interrelated components: (1) the designated beneficial uses of the waters; and (2) the water quality criteria necessary to support the uses. Montana's water quality criteria are expressed either in the form of numeric concentration limits or in a narrative form (i.e., no toxics in toxic amounts). In instances where the State has not adopted a numeric criteria for a specific parameter of concern, Montana relies on its narrative standards to protect the beneficial uses of water.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Horpestad, Abe
- Date of Issue
- 2001-10
- Publisher
- Montana Department of Environmental Quality
- Units
- GLAC
- Keywords
- aquatic life, Coal bed methane, Irrigation