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CLEAN WATER ACT

To make waters clean for consumption and recreation. CLEAN WATER ACT. Tristen Orear Alli Bargelski. What is the CWA?. The 1977 amendments: Regulates pollutant discharge in U.S. waters. Allowed EPA to create pollution control programs.

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CLEAN WATER ACT

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  1. To make waters clean for consumption and recreation. CLEAN WATER ACT TristenOrear AlliBargelski

  2. What is the CWA? The 1977 amendments: • Regulates pollutant discharge in U.S. waters. • Allowed EPA to create pollution control programs. • Made a standard of how much pollution can be deposited into U.S. waters. • Can’t dump sewage without a permit. • Noticed that they need to pay more attention to non-direct sources of pollution as well.

  3. Who Started It? • The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 was the first major U.S. law to address water pollution. • Congress started the CWA in 1972.

  4. Sources of Gross Stuff Nonpoint sources • Run-off of chemicals and sediments from cropland, livestock feedlots, logged forests, urban streets, parking lots, lawns, lawns, and golf courses. Point Sources • Pollutants at specific locations through drain pipes, ditches, or sewer lines.

  5. CWA Flow Chart

  6. Pros & Cons There pretty much aren’t any… I mean look at it… • Less Pollution. • Started sewage treatment plants. • Raised awareness to other causes of pollution.

  7. What Happens if You’re a Bad Kid? • Your fine is determined using the following factors: • Economic Benefit • Ability to Pay • Supplemental Environmental Projects

  8. Works Cited • http://www.epa.gov?R5water/cwa.htm

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