Water Pollution Control Act

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (P.L. 80-845, 62 Stat. 1155) of 1948 was the first major law enacted by Congress to address the problems of water pollution in the United States (n.d). Legislators created over 100 bills in an attempt to pass legislation over the previous half century, but were not successful. Industrial and urban growth caused by World War II in 1948, led to obvious, notorious pollution of the country's rivers, streams

When you turn on the tap and drink a glass of water, Does it taste funny? Is it clear? The water you are drinking may be toxic without any such indicators. Water is all around us; it is essential for life. Over two thirds of earth’s surface is covered by water, but everyone only wants and need clean water. Each year, water pollution increases and continues to be responsible for harming our environment. According to Duhigg (2009) of the New York Times, more than 100 wells were polluted by agricultural

air pollution was an insidious problem that became so great that the government had to step in and create laws in order to regulate human activity involving pollutants. Humans generate air pollution through the combustion of fossil fuels and wood, driving a motorized vehicle, and industrial processes, such as the smelting of heavy metals. Most air pollution exists in urban areas where heavy industries prevail. The Industrial Revolution in the late twentieth century caused air pollution to greatly

The Clean Water Act, otherwise known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, was passed in 1972 and aims to maintain the integrity of the United States’ waters by regulating the discharge of pollutants and maintaining quality standards for surface waters. One important type of regulation under the Clean Water Act is of nonpoint pollution sources, sources of water pollution that do not diffuse from a single identifiable source including agricultural pesticides, animal wastes and other components

The Clean Water Act first became prominent when the act was passed in 1972 and has became more prevalent than ever in the twenty-first century. It served as a major revision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948, which had much looser regulations on water pollution and failed to protect water quality. Some of the most important changes that came about the revision and passing of the Clean Water Act include regulations of what substances can legally be disposed of in water, the implementation

subsurface waters for open and private water supply, and agrarian, modern, and recreational employments. The Georgia Water Quality Control Act (WQCA) (O.C.G.A. § 12-5-2) represents the effects on the water amount and quality inside the State of Georgia. The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is charged to build up and keep up the quality and amount of Georgia's water assets (O.C.G.A § 12-5-21(b)). It is Georgia's arrangement that water assets be used

CLEAN WATER ACT The Federal water pollution control act in 1948 is the first initiative by federal to ensure the cleanliness of water, although the water pollution is considered as one of major problem for many states, the federal has set up this act with a few goals and objectives. But after mid 1950’s and 1960’s there were four amendments were noticed, which primary dealt with providing financial assistance for municipal drainages and for other research activities based on water pollution. By late

INTRODUCTION Civilization has been overwhelmed with fearful reports that mankind is steadily working towards self – destruction through the process of uncontrolled pollution of the environment. A casual look at our surroundings shows reckless attitude of people towards environmental preservation. Due to this development, regulations and standards have been set to ensure cleaner and safer environment. These regulations are enforced by agencies like National Environmental Standard and Regulation

provisions contained in Articles 48A and 51A(h), many Public Interest Litigations have been instituted in the Supreme Court of India against many industries for failing to arrange significant pollution control and also against Pollution Control Boards to direct them to take appropriate measures to ensure pollution control. For the aim of efficient and effective enforcement of these lays, it is compulsary to set up an Adjucatory Body which should consist of legal as well as technical advisers. Caring for

Role of judiciary: - Court 's guidelines INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW The fact remains that they have a persuasive value and command respect. The Rio declaration is the product of hectic discussion out of the leaders of the nation of the world and it was after negotiations between the develop and the developing countries that an almost consensus declaration had been sorted out. Environment is an international problem having no frontiers creating trans- boundary effects. In this field