Safe Drinking Water Act (Sdwa)

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Although America prides herself on being among few countries with first world living conditions, access to clean water remains an issue of concern for most citizens. Incontestably, the government through Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated major steps, such as creation of laws and funding research to ensure the citizen access clean water at affordable rates; but having a large number being exposed to polluted water highlight the failure of your organization to ensure the water is clean before it gets into the tap.
Under the federal law, one is mandated to set the standard on the safety of the water accessed by the citizens as well as a law protecting water sources. Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) should enable

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