Question

which of the following factors were central goals of the clean water act? select all that apply.
check all that apply
to decrease the amount of pollution in rivers and lakes
to decrease the amount of microplastics in water
to ensure lakes and rivers are swimmable
that ensure that all bodies of water are boatable
that all bodies of water are fishable

Explanation:

The Clean Water Act aims to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters. This includes reducing pollution in rivers and lakes (as pollution degrades water quality), ensuring waters are swimmable (so people can safely use them for recreation), boatable (for water - based transportation and recreation), and fishable (to support aquatic life and fishing activities). Microplastics were not a central focus when the Clean Water Act was initially formulated.

Answer:

to decrease the amount of pollution in rivers and lakes, to ensure lakes and rivers are swimmable, that ensure that all bodies of water are boatable, that all bodies of water are fishable