Bill > HB1947

This bill modifies regulations for public water systems, specifically focusing on satellite management agency requirements for group B public water systems. The bill requires that new group B public water systems meeting certain criteria (such as needing water treatment, providing fire flow, having atmospheric storage, or serving 10 or more service connections) must be owned or operated by a satellite system management agency, similar to requirements for group A public water systems. A satellite management agency is an organization responsible for managing and maintaining water systems. The bill allows local health boards to adopt more stringent requirements for satellite management systems and provides enforcement authority to the department and local health jurisdictions. The changes aim to ensure safe and reliable drinking water by establishing stricter management and operational standards for smaller public water systems. By requiring professional management for group B water systems that meet specific thresholds, the bill seeks to improve water quality, system reliability, and public health protection, particularly for water systems that have more complex operational needs or serve larger numbers of users.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1947&Year=2025&Initiative=false