The Safe Drinking Water ActBy: Lexie Lewis

Period: 2Mr.Rall

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