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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

An act passed by the US Congress in 1974. The act establishes a cooperative program among local, state, and federal agencies to ensure safe drinking water for consumers. The act has been amended several times, including the 1980, 1986, and 1996 amendments.