Question

Which of the following statements about water policy is true?
a.
The United States does not regulate water quality.
b.
Policies regulating water pollution and water quality have eliminated environmentalists concern about water.
c.
Current laws in place about water policy would eliminate water quality problems if they were enforced.
d.
The Clean Water Act has helped reduce water contamination, but further efforts are needed to maintain water quality.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

The Clean Water Act has significantly reduced water contamination, but gaps (nonpoint sources, aging infrastructure, enforcement limits, emerging contaminants) mean more effort is still needed to protect water quality.