These Surface Water Body Classification and Water Quality Standards are formulated pursuant to Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the Water Pollution Control Act. These classifications of terrestrial and marine surface water bodies are intended to specify the scope of application and relevant environmental standards of water bodies on the basis of their characteristics. Terrestrial surface water bodies are classified as Categories A, B, C, D, and E, and have the following applications. 1.Category A water bodies may be used for Class 1 public water, swimming and as Category B, C, D, and E water bodies. 2.Category B water bodies may be used for Class 2 public water, Class 1 aquaculture water and as Category C, D, and E water bodies. 3.Category C water bodies may be used for Class 3 public water, Class 2 aquaculture water, Class 1 industrial water and as Category D and E water bodies. 4.Category D water bodies may be used for irrigation water, Class 2 industrial water, and environmental conservation. 5.Category E water bodies may be used for environmental conservation. Marine surface water bodies are classified as Category A, B, and C, and have the following applications: 1.Category A water bodies may be used for Class 1 aquaculture water, swimming and as Category B and C water bodies. 2.Category B water bodies may be used for Class 2 aquaculture water, Class 2 industrial water, and environmental conservation. 3.Category C water bodies may be used for environmental conservation.
Taiwan Province of China · 1985-09-25