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This bill establishes a program within the Department of Health to address unsafe water quality for West Virginia residents. The Legislature finds that water quality is crucial for health and acknowledges that some areas may have water with high levels of contaminants, which can lead to various health problems. The Department of Health will be required to evaluate public water systems across the state, setting standards for contaminant levels that make water unsafe for residents. If a public water source is found to exceed these safety thresholds, the department will provide water filtration equipment or technology to the residents served by that source. The bill specifies that the department will consider various contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (often referred to as "forever chemicals"), microorganisms, and disinfection byproducts, among other factors, when making these determinations. The department is also authorized to create rules to implement these provisions.

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