The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 By: Allie Hornbuckle Period 5
Mar 27, 2015
The Safe Drinking Water
Act of 1974
By: Allie Hornbuckle
Period 5
• The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Draft year: 1974
• Amendment year: 1996
• This is a National act only in the U.S.
• This act was made to protect the quality of
drinking water in the U.S.
• It affects all water actually or potentially
designed for drinking whether from
aboveground or underground sources
• Water systems are required to report their
water quality annually to their customers and
produce an annual compliance report
• EPA is responsible for ensuring the safety
of drinking water in the U.S. under this act
• Public and community water systems are
responsible for providing their customers
with health and quality reports