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What is the main objective of the Clean Water Act?
Ensuring lakes and rivers are fishable and swimmable
Which type of pollution does the Clean Water Act primarily address?
Point-source pollution
What does the Safe Drinking Water Act empower the EPA to do?
Set standards for local drinking water systems
Which method does the Clean Water Act recommend for treating wastewater?
Using chlorine or other disinfectants
What type of pollution does Congress prohibit ocean dumping of under the Clean Water Act?
Sludge from sewage treatment plants
Test your knowledge of the importance of clean water to public health, including its historical significance and impact on disease outbreaks.
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