What were the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act designed to do?
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This law set new standards for protecting groundwater and for the safety of the public drinking water supply. It's the primary law that ensures safe drinking water in America. One of the main differences between this Act and the Clean Water Act is that it addresses groundwater; the Clean Water Act does not.
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The Clean Water Act (CWA) & The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
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The Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act (CWA)- 1972, is a federal law regulating water pollution.
Goals of the CWA:
- Limit toxic substances released in water
- Eliminate additional water pollution.
- Surface water standards for recreation.
CWA Pollution Control:
- Permit system for regulating pollutants.
The Safe Drinking Water Act
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)- 1974, is a federal law that sets the standards for drinking water.
- Applies to every public water system in the US.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- It required to set drinking water quality standards
- Oversees all parties who implement standards
- Required to set regulations for contaminants
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