Federal law governing water pollution. Establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants and quality standards for surface waters. Codified at 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.
Clean Water Act (Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972)
AmendedCodified at33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.
Enacted October 18, 1972 · Pub. L. 92-500