Safe Drinking Water Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Safe Drinking Water Act - Subjects public water systems in each State to national primary drinking water regulations under the Public Health Service Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish proposed national interim primary drinking water regulations within 90 days after enactment of this Act, such regulations to take effect within a year of promulgation. Directs the Administrator to establish by rule the recommended maximum contaminant levels for each contaminant which may have any adverse effect on the health of persons. Sets standards for the treatment of water contaminants. Requires the Administrator to publish guidelines designed to insure the proper operation of public water supply systems. Prescribes standards to be followed by the National Academy of Science in conducting a study, in agreement with the Administrator, on water contaminants effects and treatments therefor. Designates the States as primary enforcers for purposes of this Act. Directs the Administrator to advise public water systems on methods of meeting national primary drinking water regulations when such systems are out of compliance and are not taking steps to comply. …