What are the major requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act? What amendments have been made to the act since it was passed in 1974? Specifically, critically discuss the Acts impact on public health and the environment and the cost of implementation.

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Question 7.What are the major requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act? What amendments have been made to the act since it was passed in 1974? Specifically, critically discuss the Acts impact on public health and the environment and the cost of implementation.