Summary of the Clean Water Act - US EPA
May 22, 2025 · The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards …
Clean Water Act - Wikipedia
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution.
Clean Water Act: A Summary of the Law - Congress.gov
Oct 18, 2016 · The Clean Water Act consists of two major parts, one being the provisions which authorize federal financial assistance for municipal sewage treatment plant construction.
Clean Water Act (CWA) - LII / Legal Information Institute
The Clean Water Act (CWA), encoded in 33 U.S.C. Chapter 26, is a landmark piece of legislation in the field of environmental law designed to prevent and repair water pollution in the United …
Clean Water Act (CWA) | Definition, Provisions, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 25, 2025 · Clean Water Act (CWA), U.S. legislation enacted in 1972 to restore and maintain clean and healthy waters. The CWA was a response to increasing public concern for the …
The Clean Water Act holds polluters accountable, enhances drinking water quality, protects habitat for fish and other wildlife, and sus-tains our economy. Before the Clean Water Act, it …
The Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251–1387, is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution.
What did the clean water act do? - The Institute for …
Jun 15, 2025 · The Clean Water Act (CWA), enacted in 1972, fundamentally transformed the landscape of water pollution control in the United States by establishing a national framework …
Clean Water Act (CWA) and Federal Facilities | US EPA
Sep 22, 2025 · Summary: The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary Federal statute regulating the protection of the nation’s water. The CWA aims to prevent, reduce, and eliminate pollution …
The Clean Water Act - America's Lifeline for Pristine Waters
Aug 6, 2025 · An in-depth look at the Clean Water Act, its historical background, key provisions, and current challenges, including recent legislative and judicial developments.