The Clean Water Act of 1972 set minimum standards for water purity in a manner similar to the Clean Air Act. Included in such standards is:
A) "fishable and drinkable."
B) "fishable and swimmable."
C) "drinkable and swimmable."
D) "drinkable and boatable."

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The Clean Water Act of 1972 set minimum standards for water purity that include making water bodies "fishable and swimmable." It does not explicitly mention "drinkable" or "boatable" in setting standards.

The Clean Water Act of 1972 Set Minimum Standards for Water