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Asbestos Claims

Asbestos related disease cases are filed in state courts and each state has a law requiring claims to be filed within a certain period of time after a diagnosis...

Benzene Lawsuits

Many people who were, or think they may have been, exposed to benzene are worried about the risk of benzene related disease. Benzene related diseases...

Toxic Tort Litigation

If you were exposed to a toxin and injured as a result, you can do one of two things: you can join a class action, or you can sue the entity that caused the exposure yourself. If you join a class action, you are part of a group of people that were all injured ...

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History of the Clean Water Act

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendment...

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Filing a Benzene Lawsuit

Many people who were, or think they may have been...

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Littering Laws and Fines

Littering, while difficult to enforce, is a crimi...

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Clean Water Act

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 were amended in 1977 due to the heightened awareness of pollution and toxins in the public water supply. The act structured the regulation as they pertain to the discharge of pollutants into US waters.

Which Water Sources are Affected?

The EPA defines several groups that are affected by water pollution. The major categories are drinking water, storm water, surface water, and waste water. The EPA monitors for the presence of volatile chemicals and contaminants in the public water supply...

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