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Mining Law and Water Resources: Managing Water Use and Protection
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What is the primary federal law that regulates water pollution from mining activities?
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The Clean Water Act
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The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law that regulates water pollution from mining activities. It sets limits on the amount of pollutants that can be discharged into waterways and requires mining operations to obtain permits before discharging wastewater.