the safe drinking water act by: lexie lewis period: 2 mr.rall
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1974 1984 1996
• Name: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Draft Year: 1974- congress provided safe drinking water for public health by passing this Act
• Amendment Years: 1984 and 1996 required actions that took place by protecting water sources such as; rivers, springs, lakes and ground water wells
• National: Federal Law in the U.S. set standards that oversee all states and water suppliers to regulate nation’s health
“At the tap”
• Function: Protects safe drinking water in the U.S.
• Agency: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
* Regulations: Ensure safe drinking water when combining ground water and surface water Essentially it provides safe TAP water!
* Enforcement: EPA may take legal actions, issue administrative orders, or fine companies for using inappropriate standards that cause harm to the publics health