1971 Congressional Hearings on Water Pollution Control Legislation
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The materials in this appendix provided the evidentiary basis for the development of federal water quality standards and regulatory frameworks that continue to govern industrial and municipal water discharge today.
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Industrial and municipal water users
These groups are subject to the water quality standards and discharge regulations discussed in the legislation.
Federal regulators
The legislation discussed defines the scope of authority and enforcement mechanisms for federal environmental agencies.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The document serves as Part 3, Section I of the General Appendix for hearings on water pollution control.
- The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution during the 1st session of the 92nd Congress.
- The primary legislative focus of the hearings was S. 75 and related water pollution control bills.
- The appendix contains additional statements and materials submitted for the record to supplement oral testimony.
Why It Matters
The materials in this appendix provided the evidentiary basis for the development of federal water quality standards and regulatory frameworks that continue to govern industrial and municipal water discharge today.
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Foundational Environmental Regulation
The document highlights the transition toward centralized federal oversight of water quality in the early 1970s.
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