Evaluation of the Impact Imposed Upon Surface Water Sources by Implementation of the Federal Water Conservation and Reuse Policy in a River Basin with a Water Surplus

摘要

This study was designed to determine baseline data on water quality in the Washington County, Tennessee section of the French Broad River Basin, and then project the consequences of three water conservation and reuse scenarios on water quality in a water surplus area: (1) no significant water conservation and reuse; (2) 10% water use voluntary reduction; (3) 30% reduction through a governmental program of incentives and regulatory restrictions. Sampling sites were selected to assess effects of non-point and point source inputs on water quality. The Nolichucky River and its tributaries appeared of good water quality.