APES Water Pollution

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What was the first legislation on water quality in the United States?

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The Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

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What significant change did the Exxon Valdez oil spill lead to?

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New regulations for oil tankers.

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What is thermal pollution primarily reduced by?

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The use of cooling towers.

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Which act set maximum contaminant levels for groundwater?

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The Safe Drinking Act.

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What percentage of oil in marine waters worldwide is due to natural causes?

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Approximately 45 percent.

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What is the purpose of the Clean Water Act?

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To restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint source pollution.

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What is the main focus of the Safe Drinking Water Act?

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To protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply.

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What are point source pollutants?

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Pollutants that enter water bodies from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or ditch.

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What is nonpoint source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from multiple sources and is not easily traced to a single point, such as runoff from agricultural fields.

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What is the significance of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act?

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It governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.