Question

The Clean Water Act (CWA) regulates __________

(a) Discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States

(b) Discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United Kingdom

(c) Discharge of pollutants into the air of the United States

(d) Discharge of pollutants into the waters of India

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This intriguing question comes from Environmental Legislation in division Environmental Legislation of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States

The explanation is: Under the CWA, EPA has implemented pollution control programs, such as setting wastewater standards for industry and water quality standards for all contaminants in surface waters.