U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Quality Office2010-02-152010-02-151971http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/20548177 pgs.This report summarizes presently available information pertaining to the quality of the Galveston Bay system; evaluates that information with respect to applicable standards, statutes, regulations, and criteria, and recommends a program which will lead to compliance with established water quality uses. Specific objectives of this report are: (1) To describe existing water quality in the Galveston Bay sysem. (2) To summarize presently available information pertaining to sources of pollution. (3) To evaluate the impact of present waste discharges on water quality and uses, and to assess compliance with established State and Federal regulations. (4) To indicate the effect of projected water related development upon water quality in the galveston Bay system.water qualitywater uselegal aspectsshellfish fisheriespoint source pollutionwater pollutionmarine pollutionbiological pollutantsbacteriaenvironmental effectspublic healthwaste disposalwaste sourcesBook