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This joint resolution requests that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study on how to reduce "non-revenue water" in West Virginia's public water systems. Non-revenue water refers to treated water that is lost before it can be billed to customers, often due to leaks, aging pipes, or inaccurate meters, which ultimately increases costs for paying customers and can lead to high water rates, as is the case in West Virginia. The study will examine strategies such as identifying water systems with the most significant water losses, evaluating technologies and practices for leak detection and infrastructure repair, and analyzing the financial benefits of reducing water loss. It will also explore innovative financing options, like special bond programs, and performance-based incentives, which would reward water systems that achieve and maintain low levels of water loss with benefits such as priority access to grants or favorable loan terms, aiming to stabilize water rates and improve the overall sustainability of the state's water infrastructure. The committee is expected to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2026.

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res