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The article states that despite the Clean Water Act, executed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), being in effect for fifty years, most water bodies in the U.S. still do not meet water quality benchmarks. It mentions that diffuse pollution, such as agricultural stormwater discharges, is the primary cause of water quality problems.

The article presents executive summary of the U.S. Supreme Court case Sackettt v. Environmental Protection Agency. It informs that the lawsuit requires the Supreme Court to determine the jurisdiction granted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the Clean Water Act (CWA) to regulate wetlands.

The article states that access to safe water is crucial to human well-being and the health of the planet, as recognized by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and it also focuses on the Clean Water Act. It mentions that humpback whales were spotted in New York Harbor. It also mentions that climate change will continue to impact water supply.