M5.2: Public Health Importance of Safe Drinking Water

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The Clean Water Act of 1972 is of great public health importance. It holds the government accountable for maintaining clean bodies of water for consumption and overall healthy living. It also holds people, such as ourselves, to take care of the water supply given that we are in limited supply of drinking water. It is to prevent companies (agricultural, oil, industries, etc) from polluting the water supply. Having the Clean Water Act in effect allows the EPA to regulate permits and oversee/supervise water systems. Water is vital for our survival -- our bodies are 70% made up of water. Thus, ensuring we have quality water allows for better thriving communities and overall economy and optimal health.

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2018 at 12:53 PM

    Hi Daisy,

    I've repeatedly heard many of the water facts in the videos we watched, yet with each time I hear them, I'm always struck by the small amount of drinkable water we actually have. With all the new advancements in technology, I think it it's time for us to consider finding out ways in which to make undrinkable water drinkable by purifying it.

    Carmen

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  2. UnknownSeptember 29, 2018 at 11:14 AM

    Hi Daisy,
    Thank you so much for your informative post. I think that the Clean Water Act is a very important first step in ensuring that we and future generations have safe/clean drinking water. However, I think that it is important to continue to make similar strides so that harmful situations (i.e., Flint, Michigan) dont happen. Great post!
    Kera

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  3. UnknownOctober 3, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    Hi Daisy,
    Great summary of the Clean Water Act of 1972 and how this act holds the government accountable for maintaining clean bodies of water. I also agree that we all need to be more aware of our impact on the water and recognize what we can do and products we should avoid to protect the water.

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