The Safe Drinking Water Act gives which agency the power to require public water systems to monitor and report their levels of identified contaminants?

The correct answer is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) stipulates that this agency is responsible for setting and enforcing standards for drinking water quality. The EPA has the authority to require public water systems to monitor for specific contaminants, ensuring that the water supply is safe for public consumption. This includes establishing maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for various substances and