SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Question
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Clean Water Act (CWA)
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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was passed by Congress in 1974, with amendments added in 1986 and 1996, to protect our drinking water. Under the SDWA, EPA sets the standards for drinking water quality and monitors states, local authorities, and water suppliers who enforce those standards.
Detailed explanation-2: -As amended in 1972, the law became commonly known as the CWA. The 1972 amendments: Established the basic structure for regulating pollutant discharges into the waters of the United States. Provided the EPA the authority to implement pollution control programs such as setting wastewater standards for industries.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pH level of the water sources should be between 6.5 and 8.5 on a scale ranging from 0 to 14. The best pH for drinking water sits at a 7 right in the middle.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974 to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution, and for the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water in the country.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.