13241. Water quality objectives
Each regional board shall establish such water quality
objectives in water quality control plans as in its judgment
will ensure the reasonable protection of beneficial uses
and the prevention of nuisance; however, it is recognized
that it may be possible for the quality of water to be
changed to some degree without unreasonably affecting
beneficial uses. Factors to be considered by a regional
board in establishing water quality objectives shall
include, but not necessarily be limited to, all of the
following:
(a) Past, present, and probable future beneficial uses of
water.
(b) Environmental characteristics of the hydrographic
unit under consideration, including the quality of water
available thereto.
(c) Water quality conditions that could reasonably be
achieved through the coordinated control of all factors
which affect water quality in the area.
(d) Economic considerations.
(e) The need for developing housing within the region.
(f) The need to develop and use recycled water.