(ARA) –The Clean Water Act was established 40 years ago with the
goal of protecting waterways and ensuring homes and offices
receive clean drinking water. As the legislation marks its 40th
anniversary, water officials and water consumers alike are
looking back on the accomplishments and planning for new ways to
continue water quality improvements. “The Clean Water Act
touches every source of water and establishes a goal for
protecting our waterways and systems in the cities and
communities where we live and work,” says Mike Musgrave,
director of program development for MWH Global, a water-focused
engineering consulting firm that has helped organizations and
municipalities meet demands of the Clean Water Act. While the
effects of the Clean Water Act are far-reaching, do you realize
its impact on your day-to-day water usage? Whether trolling your
favorite fishing spot, taking a dip in your local swimming hole
or enjoying a glass of tap water, the Environmental Protection
Agency and cities around the country are