Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL): A TMDL is the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can accept and still meet the water quality objectives designed to protect its uses.
The Santa Monica Bay currently has a TMDL for bacteria. The bacterial TMDL is a way to improve water quality within Santa Monica Bay and at the beaches.
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Caltrans
Caltrans is an active participant in stormwater reduction and pollution prevention measures throughout the state. Caltrans utilizes a Statewide Stormwater Program through which it monitors pollutants, develops BMPs, educates the public, and provides guidance for design, construction, and maintenance activities.
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