The 1972 Amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act

question 97

Multiple Choice

The 1972 amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) , which are referred to as the Clean Water Act, were enacted to

• A) eliminate the discharge of pollutants into the water.
• B) protect fish and wildlife.
• C) make waters safe for swimming.
• D) All of these choices are correct.

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