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WV SB586

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Martin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates two classifications of backflow prevention assemblies for public water systems: low-hazard (causing aesthetic problems or secondary effects on water quality) and high-hazard (introducing disease organisms, harmful chemicals, physical, or radioactive substances posing unreasonable health risks)
  • Limits inspection frequency for low-hazard backflow prevention assemblies to no more than once every three years
  • Requires annual inspection of high-hazard backflow prevention assemblies
  • Updates terminology throughout the statute by replacing "commissioner" with "secretary" to reflect current Department of Health leadership structure
  • Applies to both public water supply systems and businesses with backflow prevention assemblies

Legislative Description

Modifying requirements for public water systems

Health

Last Action

House Message received

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/9/2026
Energy, Industry and Mining1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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