Summary of the Clean Water Act

Author: Federal

Media Type: Website

Water Monitoring Keywords:

Water Resource Type: Broadly Applicable

Resource Link: https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-water-act

Specific Agency Author: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters.