the seventh amendment to the safe drinking water act was enacted in 2018.
the seventh amendment to the safe drinking water act was enacted in 2018.
when was the seventh amendment to the safe drinking water act enacted?
2018
bullet::::- requiring public notification when household drinking water contains lead levels above the epa action level (currently 0.015 mg/l)









































bullet::::- establishing a voluntary program for testing for lead in drinking water at schools and childcare centers









































bullet::::- creating a public information clearinghouse on alternative drinking water delivery systems.









































section::::history.:2018 amendments.









































bullet::::- america's water infrastructure act of 2018









































section::::environmental justice.
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the safe drinking water act (sdwa) is the principal federal law in the united states intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. pursuant to the act, the environmental protection agency (epa) is required to set standards for drinking water quality and oversee all states, localities, and water suppliers that implement the standards.









































the sdwa applies to every public water system (pws) in the united states. there are currently over 151,000 public water systems providing water to almost all americans at some time in their lives. the act does not cover private wells.
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