CLEAN WATER ACT

To make waters clean for consumption and recreation.

Tristen OrearAlli Bargelski

What is the CWA?

The 1977 amendments: Regulates pollutant discharge in U.S.

waters. Allowed EPA to create pollution control

programs. Made a standard of how much pollution can

be deposited into U.S. waters. Can’t dump sewage without a permit. Noticed that they need to pay more

attention to non-direct sources of pollution as well.

Who Started It?

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 was the first major U.S. law to address water pollution.

Congress started the CWA in 1972.

Sources of Gross Stuff

Nonpoint sources Run-off of chemicals and sediments

from cropland, livestock feedlots, logged forests, urban streets, parking lots, lawns, lawns, and golf courses.

Point Sources Pollutants at specific locations

through drain pipes, ditches, or sewer lines.

CWA Flow Chart

Pros & Cons

Less Pollution.

Started sewage treatment plants.

Raised awareness to other causes of pollution.

There pretty much aren’t any…

I mean look at it…

What Happens if You’re a Bad Kid?

Your fine is determined using the following factors:

Economic Benefit Ability to Pay Supplemental Environmental Projects

Works Cited

http://www.epa.gov?R5water/cwa.htm