The Safe Drinking Water Act Turns 50: A Collection of Articles from Journal AWWA
SKU: 20869
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was signed into law on December 16, 1974, which makes 2024 the 50th anniversary of the original statute. In honor of 50 years since the passing of the SDWA, the American Water Works Association is excited to celebrate this significant milestone with the publication of this commemorative book.
Description
Over the last 50 years, the pages of Journal AWWA have captured the history of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), told through the eyes of those living it real-time. With articles authored by politicians, water policy experts, and utility managers, the association’s flagship publication documented the act’s legislative history, its impacts of the act on water utilities, its challenges, and its successes. This special collection tells that story and celebrates the water professionals whose nonstop efforts have kept our water safe and reliable.