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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.

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.