In 1998, a change in the approach to water quality was initiated by _________ with an emphasis on _________.
A) The EPA; cost-benefit analysis
B) A series of epidemics that inspired action; watershed management
C) Industry; cost-benefit analysis
D) The decrease in water withdrawal for industrial uses; cost-benefit analysis
E) The EPA; watershed management

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In 1998, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) initiated a change in the approach to water quality, emphasizing watershed management. This approach focuses on managing the entire watershed to improve water quality, rather than just treating pollution at its source.

In 1998, a Change in the Approach to Water Quality