This book is an introduction to the complex maze of environmental laws that directly affect water and wastewater utilities. Covering the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, and others, this easy-to-understand guide address such topics as the scope and nature of regulations that affect water and wastewater utilities, a brief history of environmental regulations, environmental advocacy and public participation, stakeholder"s roles and relationships to each other and future regulatory trends. It is ideal for students, water operators, engineers, legislators, and anyone who needs to have a working knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the day-to-day workings of water and wastewater treatment utilities. Specific requirements of individual regulations are not covered.