What Does WQBEL Stand For?

WQBEL stands for Water Quality Based Effluent Limits

WQBEL, or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits, refers to regulatory standards that establish permissible discharge levels of pollutants from point sources into water bodies. These limits are designed to protect water quality by ensuring that effluent discharges do not cause degradation of aquatic ecosystems or exceed water quality standards. WQBELs are determined based on specific water quality criteria, the characteristics of receiving waters, and the potential impacts of pollutants on human health and the environment.