The Safe Drinking Water Act is a federal law that sets quality standards for the systems that provide Americans with drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency uses a weighted point ...

This story appears in the March 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. When my young daughter says she’s thirsty, I take for granted that the water from our kitchen tap is clean and safe.

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), signed in 1974, has transformed U.S. water safety, reducing harmful contaminants and ensuring 93% of systems meet health standards.

It created a national set of regulations and standards. Minnesota will release a 10-year-action plan in 2025 to ensure access to safe drinking water. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Fifty years ago ...