1. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
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2. Safe Drinking Water Act
Drafted in 1974
Amended in 1986 and 1996
National Law

3. Description of Function and Environmental Issues Affected
Sets federal standards to ensure a healthy quality of public drinking water and it sources
Protects against man-made and natural contaminants
Creates a list of contaminants known to be found in drinking water
Barriers against pollution
Source water protection, treatment, distribution system integrity, and public education.

4. Agency Responsible for Regulation and Enforcement
SDWA authorizes the EPA to set national standards based on science to protect against health risks
State government enforces the law
The National Primary Drinking Water Regulations- sets maximum contaminant levels of specific contaminants in water and requires ways to treat and remove them.