Water Pollution Control Act
/ˈwɔːtər pəˈluːʃən kənˈtroʊl ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute enacted to regulate pollutant discharges into waters and maintain water quality standards.
The Water Pollution Control Act is fundamental in safeguarding rivers from industrial contamination.
Forms
- water pollution control act
- water pollution control acts
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with or as a predecessor to the Clean Water Act, the term highlights statutory efforts in controlling water pollution at the federal level.
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