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The Safe Drinking Water Act Of 1974, 1984, & 1996

The Safe Drinking Water Act Of 1974, 1984, & 1996. Elle Gerleman. Function of Act. Harmful contaminants include: Radionuclides Microbes Organic Chemicals Inorganic Chemicals. The purpose is to protect American’s from harmful contaminants in the public’s drinking water.

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The Safe Drinking Water Act Of 1974, 1984, & 1996

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  1. The Safe Drinking Water Act Of 1974, 1984, & 1996 Elle Gerleman

  2. Function of Act • Harmful contaminants include: • Radionuclides • Microbes • Organic Chemicals • Inorganic Chemicals • The purpose is to protect American’s from harmful contaminants in the public’s drinking water. • It applies to public water systems which can be either private or publically owned. • (Privately owned wells do not apply to the act).

  3. Environmental Issues Affected • Water is one of the greatest keystones of the environment. • As a result, water quality effects health of the people and the success of the economy. • It is imperative that we keep our waters clean or else disease will spread throughout all forms of life.

  4. Regulation & Enforcement • There are set water-testing schedules and methods that must be followed. • EPA also set a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG). Below this level there is no known or expected risk to health. • EPA has set legal limits for contaminants in drinking water which protect human health. • EPA provides a list of acceptable techniques for treating contaminated water. • Individual states enforce their own drinking water standards (must be as strong as EPA’s national standard).

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