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Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Compact

Establishes a commission for the purpose of maintaining waters in the river basin in a satisfactory condition, available for use as public and industrial water supply after reasonable treatment, suitable for recreational use, and capable of maintaining healthy aquatic communities, with the guiding principle being that pollution from one state shall not injuriously affect the various uses of the interstate waters.

Congressional Consent: Yes (more information)
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StateYear of Joinder
Illinois1939
Indiana1939
Kentucky1940
New York1939
Ohio1948
Pennsylvania1945
Virginia1948
West Virginia1939