E.P.A. APPROVES WISCONSIN’S PHOSPHORUS PLAN
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Category: WaterType: News
Source: EPA
Date: Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
Chicago (July 25, 2012) -- The E.P.A. has approved Wisconsin's plan to reduce phosphorus levels in the Great Lakes and Wisconsin's inland waters.
"EPA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are working together to enhance water quality by reducing phosphorus levels," said Regional Administrator/ Great Lakes National Plan Manager Susan Hedman. "This will reduce harmful algal blooms and ensure oxygen levels support fish and other aquatic life."
Wisconsin's Plan allows permit holders to meet phosphorus discharge requirements through partnership arrangements with others who release phosphorus. Permit holders can make such arrangements to achieve phosphorus reductions more economically. This allows communities and other permit holders to save money while still ensuring overall phosphorus levels are reduced in the watershed.
More information is accessible on EPA's Website: http://www.epa.gov/region5/newsevents/.
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