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.

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is proud to join the water industry in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking ...

The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) on behalf of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) entered into a January 16th ...

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 establishment of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) led to significant improvements in drinking water quality in the U.S. over the past 50 years. However, many low-income communities and ...

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 ...