“Assimilative capacity” means the chemical, physical, biological, and radiological alterations that can occur without causing violations of applicable water quality criteria or impairing any existing or designated uses.

Source. (See Revision Notes #1, #2, and #3 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1700) #12042, eff 12-1-16; ss by #14203, eff 2-26-25 (formerly Env-Wq 1702.04)