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WV SB269

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Martin

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates two classifications for backflow prevention assemblies in public water systems: low-hazard and high-hazard systems

  • Low-hazard backflow prevention assemblies, defined as those that could cause aesthetic problems or secondary effects on water quality, may not be required to be inspected more frequently than once every three years

  • High-hazard backflow prevention assemblies, defined as systems conducive to introducing disease organisms or harmful chemical, physical, or radioactive substances that present unreasonable health risks, must be inspected annually

  • Updates statutory language throughout to replace references to "commissioner" with "secretary" to reflect current Department of Health organizational structure

  • All maintenance activities for backflow prevention assemblies must be documented and provided to the secretary upon request

Legislative Description

Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers

Health

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works2/24/2025
Government Organization2/12/2025

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