"water quality trading" is a thing. Like carbon credits, but for the pollution that goes into rivers.

"water quality trading" is a thing. Like carbon credits, but for the pollution that goes into rivers.

"Water quality trading is a market-based approach that could enable facilities to meet permit limits using nutrient reduction credits from farmers who implement conservation practices. Many parties, such as industrial sources, farmers, and the general public, contribute to nutrient loading, which may lead to serious ecological problems. Today's transactions will produce cleaner watersheds, advance sustainability practices, and test more cost-effective regulatory compliance options."

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EPRI | EPRI Transacts First Credits in World's Largest Water Quality Trading Program