Inspection of water distribution systems; lead status inspections for water service lines. Permits any locality that operates a water distribution system or any water authority that operates a water distribution system, or their respective duly authorized agents, to, at reasonable times and under reasonable circumstances, enter upon the exterior areas of any property, public or private, for the purpose of accessing and inspecting a water service line necessary to make the required system-side and customer-side service line material classifications for lead status to comply with federal law. The bill requires any such inspector to maintain a record of such inspections, including the date, time, and result of the inspection, and, further, requires the inspector to inform the customer of the result of the inspection. The bill also requires the locality or water authority to deliver notice to the customer at least 14 days prior to the inspection. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2028.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15.2-2144, 15.2-5114
Counties, Cities and Towns Substitute: 15.2-2144, 15.2-5114
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee Substitute: 15.2-2144, 15.2-5114
Enrolled: 15.2-2144, 15.2-5114