Proposed management classes
Class I: Special water resources -
- retain natural ecological characteristics (A and high B)
- safe for contact recreation & most water uses
- can be used for bhn with minimum treatment
Class II: General water resources -
- retain a high degree of ecological function and integrity (B-high C)
- safe for some recreation & non-sensitive water uses
- can be used for bhn with treatment
Class III: “Hard-working” water resources
- retain at least some ecological function and integrity (D)
- safe for some non-contact recreation & some water uses
- advanced treatment may be required for bhn