Which agency regulates pesticides, toxins, and safe drinking water standards?

• A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• B. Food and Drug Administration
• C. National Institute of Standards and Technology
• D. Environmental Protection Agency

Answer: (D)

Pesticides, toxins, and safe drinking water standards fall under the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA registers pesticides and sets residue tolerances under laws like FIFRA and TSCA, and it also administers drinking water protections under the Safe Drinking Water Act, establishing standards and overseeing compliance. The other agencies have different primary roles: the CDC focuses on disease surveillance and public health, the FDA regulates food, drugs, and cosmetics, and NIST provides measurement standards. Thus, the EPA is the agency responsible for these regulatory areas.