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What is the main objective of the Clean Water Act?
What is the main objective of the Clean Water Act?
- To eliminate all pollution discharges
- To make lakes and rivers fishable and swimmable (correct)
- To set standards for local drinking water systems
- To control nonpoint-source pollution
Which type of pollution does the Clean Water Act primarily address?
Which type of pollution does the Clean Water Act primarily address?
- Nonpoint-source pollution
- Point-source pollution (correct)
- Air pollution
- Noise pollution
What is the purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Act?
What is the purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Act?
- To control nonpoint-source pollution
- To set standards for local drinking water systems (correct)
- To regulate industrial waste pretreatment
- To eliminate ocean dumping of sludge
Which type of pollution does the Safe Drinking Water Act specifically target?
Which type of pollution does the Safe Drinking Water Act specifically target?
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What is the role of states in enforcing the standards set by the Safe Drinking Water Act?
What is the role of states in enforcing the standards set by the Safe Drinking Water Act?
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