HB4642

Relating to establishing the West Virginia Clean Water Act of 2025

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

Establishes the West Virginia Clean Water Act of 2026 to enhance water quality standards and infrastructure.

The West Virginia Clean Water Act of 2026 aims to improve drinking water quality standards, enhance water treatment infrastructure, and ensure safe and reliable drinking water for all residents. The Act mandates enhanced water quality standards that meet or exceed federal Environmental Protection Agency standards. Water utilities must implement advanced filtration systems to remove contaminants where maximum contaminant levels exceed safe limits.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy and Public Works Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Energy and Public Works then Finance

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House