Environmental
In Tennessee, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulates:
AOnly water quality in rivers and lakes
BThe quality of public drinking water supplies✓ Correct
CIndustrial wastewater treatment
DAgricultural irrigation water standards
Explanation
The Safe Drinking Water Act regulates public drinking water systems (not private wells). EPA sets standards and TDEC enforces them in Tennessee.
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