Question

The 1974 Congressional Safe Drinking Water Act

A. empowered Congress to protect groundwater in the United States.

B. empowered the EPA to protect groundwater in the United States.

C. gave Congress the authority to regulate water quality in navigable waterways.

D. gave the EPA the authority to regulate water quality in navigable waterways.

Answer 1

The 1974 Congressional Safe Drinking Water Act was originally passed to protect the nation’s public health by regulating water supply in many regions.

The law later underwent many amendments to smoothen the process.

SDWA was empowered to regulate reservoirs and the US EPA was given all rights to set national health standards.

Answer 2

Hi,

Here is your answer,

Answer = Option (D)

Gave the EPA the authority to regulate water quality in navigable waterways.


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