“Mixing zone” means a defined area or volume of the surface water surrounding or adjacent to a discharge where the surface water, as a result of the discharge, might not meet all applicable water quality standards.

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 1702.26)