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Gidgits Galore does not need to obtain an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES)
permit if discharges go into surface waters.
False
True

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Final answer:

Businesses need to obtain an NPDES permit under the Clean Water Act to discharge pollutants into US waters, therefore the statement is false.


Explanation:

False

Point source pollution refers to pollutant loads discharged at a specific location from pipes, outfalls, and conveyance channels. The Clean Water Act requires industries and municipalities to obtain permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) before discharging into US waters.

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