WV HB3475

Establishes the West Virginia Safe Water Fund to provide grants and low-interest loans for upgrading water treatment plants and replacing aging pipelines, with priority given to rural and underserved communities

Requires public water systems to conduct quarterly testing for lead, bacteria, nitrates, and other contaminants, with results published within 30 days on a state website and mailed to residents

Mandates a comprehensive survey of lead service lines by 2027 and complete removal of all lead service lines by 2035, with financial assistance for low-income households

Imposes fines of $10,000 to $100,000 per violation for water utilities failing to meet maximum contaminant level standards, with repeat offenders subject to temporary state management

Appropriates $10 million annually for water quality improvement programs and requires maximum contaminant levels for lead, arsenic, and PFAS to be updated every three years based on current scientific research