HB 5210
Comprehesive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems.
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Bill overview
This bill comprehensively reforms West Virginia’s water infrastructure systems. It establishes a new Water Development and Infrastructure Council, eliminates the Water Development Authority Board, and grants the Department of Environmental Protection administrative authority over revolving funds for water and wastewater projects. The bill also focuses on improving the financial health of struggling water utilities through low-interest loans, mandatory reporting, and training requirements, while creating a pilot program to proactively address issues before utilities face distress. It aims to modernize the state’s water infrastructure and ensure reliable access to clean water.
Key provisions
- Establishes a new Water Development and Infrastructure Council to oversee water infrastructure projects.
- Eliminates the Water Development Authority Board and shifts its responsibilities to the new council.
- Grants the Department of Environmental Protection administrative authority over revolving funds.
- Allows private utilities to be eligible for low-interest loans.
- Renames the Distressed and Failing Utilities Improvement Act to the Distressed and Failing Water and Wastewater Utilities Improvement Act.
- Requires mandatory reporting and training for municipal governing bodies and county commissions overseeing public water and wastewater utilities.
- Designates water and wastewater regions across the state.
- Creates a voluntary Early Intervention Pilot Program for struggling utilities.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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