SB222

Relating to public water systems

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB222 amends public water system regulations, focusing on water storage tank monitoring, transparency, and communication.

West Virginia SB222 amends the state's public water system regulations by eliminating the Public Water System Supply Study Commission. It mandates plans for monitoring water levels in aboveground storage tanks, requiring status updates at least twice daily. The bill also emphasizes transparency by requiring public water systems to issue quarterly operational and financial reports and participate in Open Checkbooks. Additionally, it mandates public service districts to assign a communications officer and utilize platforms like social media to inform customers during service disruptions.

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Government Organization Committee
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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Government Organization then Finance

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate