The bill amends RCW 70A.125.060 to reduce the requirements for the approval and creation of new group B public water systems, specifically in relation to satellite management agency oversight. It stipulates that no new group A public water systems can be established unless they are owned or operated by a satellite system management agency or demonstrate sufficient management and financial resources. Additionally, the bill introduces new criteria for group B public water systems, stating that they cannot be approved unless they are also owned or operated by a satellite system management agency if they meet certain conditions, such as providing treatment to meet water quality standards, offering fire flow, having atmospheric storage, or serving ten or more service connections.

Furthermore, the bill allows local boards of health to adopt more stringent satellite management system requirements than those specified in the bill. It emphasizes the enforcement of these requirements by the department and local health jurisdictions under existing authority, ensuring that both group A and group B public water systems adhere to the necessary regulations for safe and reliable drinking water.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 70A.125.060
Bill as Passed Legislature: 70A.125.060
Session Law: 70A.125.060