By 2015, almost 77 million Americans lived in regions with water systems that did not meet the safety standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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.

President Gerald R. Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974. “It's great that we've had it for, like, 50 years now,” McNaughton said.

The Safe Drinking Water Act gave the EPA powers to regulate underground injections to prevent the contamination of drinking water sources. Yet, this loophole has prevented the federal oversight of ...

Within the U.S., tap water sources are heavily regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Because of this bill, the EPA is able to set ...

Minnesota leaders mark 50 years of clean drinking water in the state 01:52. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Exactly 50 years ago Monday, the Safe Drinking Water Act was signed into law. It was the first time ...

On Dec. 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act into law, which created a standards playbook for all public water utilities set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

"Today we reflect on 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act and are reminded of its profound impact on the nation's public drinking water supply," said M. Susan Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer ...

On Dec. 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act into law, which created a standards playbook for all public water utilities set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Today, the country still reaps the benefits. Most Americans are provided high-quality water from their taps. “At a time when the American public is skeptical of the government’s ability to take ...

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was originally passed by Congress in 1974 with the goal of protecting public health by regulating the contaminants in the nation’s public drinking water supply.