Which piece of federal legislation first eliminated the discharge of raw sewage into the nation's waterways?

A. 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
B. 1969 National Environmental Policy Act
C. 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
D. 1972 Water Pollution Control Act


Answer: D

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