What was the goal of the 1972 Clean Water act?

The goal of the 1972 Clean Water Act was to restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint source pollution. It aimed to ensure that all U.S. waters would be fishable and swimmable, establishing a framework for regulating pollutant discharges and setting water quality standards. The Act empowered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to oversee and enforce water quality regulations, ultimately promoting the protection of aquatic ecosystems and public health.