BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5260: Public water systems

Concerning accountability by private owners of public water systems to provide required water service.

Summary

Public water systems that are privately owned, not subject to regulation by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and are not "pass-through" systems, must provide potable water to every connection as indicated in an approved subdivision, short subdivision, or other applicable land use action as meeting requirements to provide potable water.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5260), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to private owners of public water systems not regulated as public utilities;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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