GB 3838-2002

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Environmental quality standards for surface water

地表水环境质量标准

Standard Type
GB
ICS
13.060
CCS
Z50
Status
Active
Issue Date
2002-04-28
Implementation
2002-06-01
Centralized Committee
生态环境部
Issuing Authority
生态环境部

Application Summary AI generated

GB 3838-2002 specifies the environmental quality standards for surface water, classifying water bodies into five functional categories based on their designated uses such as drinking water supply, industrial use, or agricultural irrigation. It is applied in China for monitoring, assessing, and managing the quality of rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and other surface water bodies to protect aquatic ecosystems and human health. The standard is used by environmental protection agencies, water resource departments, and industries for compliance testing and pollution control planning.

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