Question

in the united states, water quality standards are the responsibility of which governmental organization?
a. hydrological society (hs)
b. environmental protection agency (epa)
c. food and drug administration (fda)
d. centers for disease control (cdc)

Explanation:

• The Hydrological Society (HS) is a professional society, not a governmental organization responsible for water quality standards.
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. is tasked with protecting human health and the environment, including setting and enforcing water quality standards.
• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focuses on food safety, drugs, medical devices, etc., not water quality standards.
• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is mainly concerned with public health and disease prevention, not water quality standards.

Answer:

B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)