In what year was the Safe Drinking Water Act enacted?

In what year was the Safe Drinking Water Act enacted?

• A. 1974
• B. 1986
• C. 1992
• D. 2001

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is knowing when the Safe Drinking Water Act first became law. It was enacted in 1974, establishing federal authority to protect public drinking water by setting national standards and guiding how water systems are monitored and operated. The later years listed—1986 and 1996—reflect major amendments that strengthened and updated the program, not the original enactment. So the correct year is 1974.

The key idea here is knowing when the Safe Drinking Water Act first became law. It was enacted in 1974, establishing federal authority to protect public drinking water by setting national standards and guiding how water systems are monitored and operated. The later years listed—1986 and 1996—reflect major amendments that strengthened and updated the program, not the original enactment. So the correct year is 1974.