1. National Act Regulated by EPA
The Clean Water Act
National Act Regulated by EPA

2. The Clean Water Act (CWA)
Previously called the “Federal Water Pollution Control Act” it was enacted in 1948
Was amended in 1972, where it was first called the clean water act
National act regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Made it unlawful to discharge any pollutants into navigable waters without a permit
Funded sewage plant construction
Works to spread awareness about water pollution and its impact on water quality

3. "History of the Clean Water Act." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency. Web. 24 Apr. 2016.