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Jun 12, 2024 · The Clean Water Act (CWA) regulates pollutant discharges into U.S. waters and sets water quality standards for surface waters. Learn about the CWA's origins, programs, enforcement, and resources from the EPA website.
- History of The Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 was the...
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- Water Enforcement
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- Compliance Monitoring
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- About EPA
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- History of The Clean Water Act
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The Clean Water Act ( CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters; recognizing the responsibilities of the states in addressing pollution and providing assistance to states to do so, including ...
Aug 1, 2024 · The Clean Water Act requires the EPA to develop criteria for surface water quality that accurately reflect the latest scientific knowledge on the impacts of pollutants on human health and the environment.
Dec 22, 2023 · Under the Clean Water Act, every state must adopt water quality standards to protect, maintain and improve the quality of the nation's surface waters. These standards represent a level of water quality that will support the goal of "swimmable/fishable" waters.
Jun 12, 2024 · The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 was the first major U.S. law to address water pollution. As amended in 1972, the law became commonly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA).
The WQAL performs water quality monitoring and treatment research to ensure that Columbus drinking water meets or is better than all federally mandated Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) standards.
Oct 17, 2022 · The Clean Water Act, passed in 1972, established a nationwide approach to improve the quality of U.S. waters. Learn about the Act's requirements, sources of pollution, emerging threats, and GAO's work on key federal programs.