Question

how did the clean water act affect the handling of chemicals by industries? it allowed unrestricted dumping of chemical pollutants into rivers. it banned the use of chemicals in industries. it eliminated the practice of dumping waste chemicals into rivers and streams.

Explanation:

The Clean Water Act aimed to protect water quality. Option A is incorrect as it restricted, not allowed, pollutant dumping. Option B is wrong as it didn't ban all chemical use in industries. Option C aligns with the Act's goal of regulating and reducing waste chemical dumping into water bodies.

Answer:

C. It eliminated the practice of dumping waste chemicals into rivers and streams.