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Archive Home > 2011 > January > 28 > DEQ proposes stringent water rules

DEQ proposes stringent water rules

Increase in fish consumption rate will greatly affect state-imposed standards

By Kate Ramsayer / The Bulletin
January 28, 2011

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proposing more strict rules about the amount of more than 100 toxic chemicals that can be released into waters of the state, which could impact a handful of cities like Prineville as well as agricultural or forestry operations in the future.

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