The process of developing a TMDL involves several steps:
Assessment: Identifying water bodies that do not meet water quality standards and the specific pollutants causing the impairment. Source Identification: Determining the sources of the pollutants, whether point sources (e.g., industrial discharge) or non-point sources (e.g., agricultural runoff). Allocation: Setting the maximum allowable load for each pollutant and distributing this load among the various sources. Implementation: Developing and enforcing plans to reduce pollutant levels to meet the TMDL.
