Explainer: Who Regulates U.S. Drinking Water, and How?

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By EnsiaOct 4, 2020, 2:00 pm366 pts
By Brett Walton Who's responsible for making sure the water you drink is safe? Ultimately, you are. But if you live in the U.S., a variety of federal, state and local entities are involved as well. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) forms the foundation of federal oversight of public water systems — those…

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