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Water quality law is the area of environmental law governing the emission of pollutants from human sources into the hydrosphere. It may also refer to the regulation of drinking water quality for the protection of human health.
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Marine and ship pollution are serious threats to the world's oceans. The London Convention limits ocean dumping from vessels, aircraft and platforms. MARPOL 73/78 also governs ship pollution.
The Canada Water Act is the principal federal law protecting Canadian waters.[1] It is administered by Environment Canada.
The Clean Water Act is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution, and is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).[2]
Groundwater is protected at the federal level principally through two laws:
Both laws are administered by EPA.
Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality contains federal drinking water standards.[5] It is administered by Health Canada.
The Safe Drinking Water Act governs public water systems in the United States, and is administered by EPA. Bottled water is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.[6]