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The amount of oxygen found in the water is expressed as a concentration of
Here is a more detailed chart of what the DO should be for a water body based on what its intended use is:
| Designated use | Lowest DO value |
| Warm water fish | 5.0 |
| Cold water fish spawning season |
6.0 7.0 |
| Estuarine biota | 5.0 |
| Recreation | 3.0 |
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