I am actually an environmental engineer! I just got my master's.
I know a little about it. Some fields of it include public health, waste disposal and air pollution control to name a few.
Water and sanitation are also very important fields
The Clean Water Act regulates our water pollution regulations here.
That's an incredibly important bill by the EPA
Yes it is a federal law here in the United States that governs all water pollution!
Water pollution can be very nasty. Good thing we have been able to prevent problems, for the most part
Water quality law
Water quality laws govern the release of pollutants into water resources, including surface water, ground water, and stored drinking water. Some water quality laws, such as drinking water regulations, may be designed solely with reference to human health. Many others, including restrictions on the alteration of the chemical, physical, radiological, and biological characteristics of water resources, may also reflect efforts to protect aquatic ecosystems more broadly. Regulatory efforts may include identifying and categorizing water pollutants, dictating acceptable pollutant concentrations in water resources
ecosystems,
- and improve environmental-related enhancement of the quality of human life.
Environmental engineers devise solutions for waste water management, water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health. They design municipal water supply and industrial wastewater treatment systems, and design plans to prevent waterborne diseases and improve sanitation in urban, rural and recreational areas. They evaluate hazardous-waste management systems to evaluate the severity of such hazards, advise on treatment and containment, and develop regulations to prevent mishaps. They