2010 Idaho Code
TITLE 39 HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 36 WATER QUALITY
39-3605 IDENTIFICATION OF REFERENCE STREAMS OR CONDITIONS.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 36
WATER QUALITY
39-3605. Identification of reference streams or conditions. The director shall, in a manner consistent with the public participation provisions set forth in this chapter and in accordance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, identify reference streams or conditions to assist in determining when designated beneficial uses are being fully supported. Streams or conditions shall be selected to represent the land types, land uses and geophysical features of the basins described in this chapter. Reference streams or conditions shall be representative of one (1) of the following:
(1) A stream or other water body reflecting natural conditions with few impacts from human activities and which is representative of the highest level of support attainable in the basin; or
(2) A stream or water body reflecting the minimum conditions necessary to fully support the designated beneficial uses; or
(3) Physical, chemical and biological indicators identified in the rules of the department which reflect full support of designated beneficial uses.
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