Environmental
The Safe Drinking Water Act regulates:
AThe discharge of pollutants into navigable waterways
BThe quality of public drinking water systems, setting maximum contaminant levels✓ Correct
CThe cleanup of contaminated groundwater under CERCLA
DAgricultural runoff from Illinois farms
Explanation
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires the EPA to set standards for public drinking water systems, including maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for various pollutants. It is relevant to real estate when properties use public water systems or when groundwater contamination threatens public water supplies.
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