The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed its proposals to introduce water quality standards to protect Florida’s waterways.

New standards would set a series of limitations on the amount of phosphorus and nitrogen that would be allowed in the state’s lakes, rivers, streams, springs and canals.

This is the first time the EPA has proposed measures such as these for any one state, which could be good news for anyone thinking of buying property in Florida.

Any proposed action also involves a new regulatory process for setting standards that will encourage water quality improvements in already impaired waters.

The Sunshine State is surrounded by water and is famous for its beach locations, such as Tampa Bay and Florida.

Ensuring the water is clean and safe should be important to those looking for property in Florida.

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