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WV HB4615
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Dillon
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AI Summary
- Requires public water systems to create water level status plans for aboveground storage tanks (over 1,320 gallons) by July 1, 2028, with tank level updates at least twice daily for non-telemetry tanks
- Mandates access to telemetry data for water managers, board members, governing body members, and county emergency offices, with annual implementation reports to the Legislature's Joint Technology and Infrastructure Committee
- Requires quarterly operational and financial reports to governing bodies and participation in Open Checkbooks for all public water systems
- Triggers a mandatory forensic audit by the State Auditor when five or more formal complaints per 1,000 customers are filed with the Public Service Commission in one quarter
- Requires public service districts to assign communication duties to specific personnel and provide status updates at least every three hours during service disruptions via social media, call-in numbers, and recorded messages
Legislative Description
Relating to public drinking water storage tanks
Environment
Last Action
Markup Discussion
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works2/5/2026
Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology1/20/2026
Energy and Public Works1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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