This publication investigates the ambient water quality standards for chloride in 1988 as established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA, founded in 1970, is tasked with protecting human health and the environment through regulatory enforcement. This report details the specific standards and considerations for chloride levels in water bodies during that year, reflecting the agency's ongoing efforts to manage environmental quality.

This document serves as a historical record of environmental regulations concerning chloride levels in water bodies for the year 1988. As an official publication from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it provides direct insight into the agency's standards and concerns during that period. The content is likely to be of interest to environmental scientists, regulators, and researchers studying water quality trends and historical environmental policy.