Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) refers to the amount of pollutants that a waterbody can handle without exceeding its water quality standards. However, there are several synonyms for the term TMDL. These include "pollution budget," "maximum pollutant load," "water quality load," and "pollution load capacity." These terms all refer to the same concept of setting limits on the amount of pollution that a waterbody can tolerate. The use of these synonyms helps to improve communication between different agencies and stakeholders involved in managing water quality. It also supports efforts towards protecting and restoring the health of our aquatic environments.