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Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which was passed by Congress on October 18, 1972—establishing a nationwide approach to improving the quality of our nation’s lakes, rivers, streams, and other water bodies. Over the last 50 years, the health of our waters has improved, but threats to water safety remain. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our work on key federal programs for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of the Clean Water Act (Act).
Marking 50 Years of the Clean Water Act - Heal the Bay
U.S. GAO
Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act — ShoreRivers
Is water quality in British rivers “better than at any time since the end of the Industrial Revolution”? - ScienceDirect
Clean Water Act: EPA Needs to Better Assess and Disclose Quality of Compliance and Enforcement Data
U.S. GAO
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Fifty-year-old law proves we can address environmental challenges
Water Quality: Agencies Should Take More Actions to Manage Risks from Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia
U.S. GAO
Man-Made Chemicals and Potential Health Risks: EPA Has Completed Some Regulatory-Related Actions for PFAS
Grappling with the biggest marine plastic spill in history