EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -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. The Act was amended in 1988.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974 (the “Water Act") has been enacted to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and to maintain or restore wholesomeness of water in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Water Act is enacted with the objective of prevention & control of pollution in India. The Act aims at the maintaining or restoring the wholesome nature of water for the establishment of Boards and to vest them with such powers so as to enable them to carry out the purposes of the Act.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Water Act of 1974 prohibits the discharge of sewage or pollutants into water bodies, including lakes, and it is the responsibility of the state pollution control board to intervene and stop such conduct. The Act prohibits the discharge of any poisonous, noxious, or polluting material into a stream’s flow of water.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.