Establishes the Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund to improve water quality and infrastructure in southern counties.
The bill establishes the Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund to enhance water quality standards, upgrade infrastructure, and ensure safe drinking water for residents in southern counties. It mandates quarterly testing for contaminants, requires annual infrastructure assessments, and sets fines for noncompliance. The fund will finance infrastructure upgrades, lead pipe replacement, and financial assistance for low-income households. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection will oversee the implementation and enforcement of these provisions.
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