Toxic Contaminants Policy and Prevention Outcome Justification
This fact sheet explains why the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement includes a Toxic Contaminants Policy and Prevention Outcome and how this outcome was developed.
Description
Toxic Contaminants Policy and Prevention Outcome: Continually improve practices and controls that reduce and prevent the effects of toxic contaminants below levels that harm aquatic systems and humans. Build from existing programs to reduce the amount and effects of PCBs in the Bay and watershed. Use research findings to evaluate the implementation of additional policies, programs and practices for other contaminants that need to be further reduced or eliminated.