The federal law that protects the quality of water in navigable waterways is ________.

A) The Federal Water Pollution Control Act
B) The Safe Navigation Act
C) The Water Control Act
D) The Water Use Act
E) The Water Conservation Act

Federal Water Pollution Control Act

Also known as the Clean Water Act, this law, established in 1948 and significantly expanded in 1972, aims to regulate the discharge of pollutants into the waterways of the United States.

Navigable Waterways

Water bodies that are deep and wide enough for ships and boats to travel on, often regulated by government authorities.