Environmental
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) protects:
AOnly surface water bodies
BPublic drinking water supplies and underground sources of drinking water✓ Correct
COcean and coastal waters from pollution
DOnly water used for agricultural irrigation
Explanation
The Safe Drinking Water Act regulates public drinking water systems and protects underground sources of drinking water (aquifers) from contamination. It is relevant to real estate transactions near landfills, industrial sites, or other potential contamination sources.
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