10/18/2026
Did you know? The landmark Clean Water Act was signed into law on October 18, 1972 (after Congress voted to override a presidential veto). Why it matters:
• Stopped open industrial dumping and iconic river-fire crises.
• Established pollutant discharge limits and surface water quality standards via the EPA History of the CWA.
• Expanded in 1987 to tackle runoff and fund wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Let’s continue protecting our vital water sources for future generations!