Water Pollution Laws

About the Water Pollution Control Act

Authorizes Guam EPA to study ground water and potential pollution sources
Requires creation of a standard for water purity and classification according to the most beneficial uses of water/li>
Authorizes Guam EPA to receive complaints regarding water pollution, investigate the investigations and hold necessary hearings.
Gives Guam EPA authority to order a stop to actions that pollute water and examine all plans for sewer systems and discharges.
Makes illegal sewer systems illegal.
Designates a Groundwater Protection Zone.
Sets penalties for those who violate the law.

Outlines the types of toilets and sewage facilities.
Requires the approval of the Administrator for construction of any toilet or sewage facilities.
Mandates that septic tanks and leaching systems have to be more than 300 feet of any river, creek, pond or stream.
Establishes the Public Utility Agency Wastewater Fund.