Which of the following is prohibited under the Clean Water Act?

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The Clean Water Act prohibits the construction of residences by filling qualified wetlands. This is stated in Section 404 of the act, which requires a permit for the discharge of dredged or fill material into wetlands. Filling wetlands for construction purposes is considered a significant impact on water quality and is thus prohibited under the act.

Option A is not prohibited under the Clean Water Act as it does not pertain to any discharge of pollutants into navigable waters or wetlands.

Option B is allowed under certain circumstances as long as it meets the requirements outlined in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.

Option D may require a permit under the Clean Water Act, but it is not prohibited outright. The creation of artificial lakes and waterways for recreation does not directly impact wetlands or water quality unless pollutants are discharged into them.

Which of the Following Is Prohibited Under the Clean Water