3.6 (Water Quality Laws) Flashcards
1
Q
Sludge Dumping Ban (1992)
A
New York City has met the terms of its agreement to STOP transporting and dumping its sludge in the ocean by June 30 1992.
2
Q
Clean Water Act (1972)
A
Illegal to pollute water and mandated water treatment.
3
Q
Safe Drinking Water Act (1974)
A
EPA provided federal funding for states to protect water quality
established minimum standards for drinking water (complies with department of health)
