Safe Drinking Water Act
/ˈseɪf ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ ˈwɔːtər ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal law enacted in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply.
The Safe Drinking Water Act establishes standards to ensure safe public water systems.
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- safe drinking water act
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as SDWA; often referenced in environmental and public health regulatory contexts.
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