The origin of federal drinking water quality standards

안전한 식수법

안전한 식수법(, SDWA)은 대중에게 안전한 식수를 보장하기 위해 제정된 미국의 주요 연방 법률이다. 이 법에 따라 환경보호청(EPA)은 식수 수질 기준을 설정하고, 해당 기준을 이행하는 모든 주, 지방 자치 단체 및 급수 공급자를 감독해야 할 의무가 있다.

Water pollution in the United States

Water pollution in the United States is a growing problem that became critical in the 19th century with the development of mechanized agriculture, mining, and industry…

Safe Drinking Water Act

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the principal federal law in the United States intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public.

Drinking water quality in the United States

Drinking water quality in the United States is generally good. In 2016, over 90 percent of the nation's community water systems were in compliance with all more-than-90 U.