Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A Public Water Supplies, establishes standards and requirements for Group A public water systems to help assure safe and reliable drinking water and to protect public health.
April 4, 2024, PUBLIC HEARING: For information on the Department of Health (Department) Public Hearing, visit the Department's webpage at Water System Planning Requirements Rule Change.
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, RCW 70A.125, and RCW 70A.130
State Board of Health Contact: Shay Bauman, 564-669-8929
State Department of Health Contact: Jocelyn Jones, 360-236-3020
In the 2023 legislative session, Washington’s legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (E2SHB) 1181 to improve the state’s climate response planning framework. The comprehensive bill includes a section requiring Group A public water systems with 1,000 or more connections to include a climate resilience element in their water system plans. On November 8, 2023, the State Board of Health (Board) granted delegated rulemaking authority to the Department to update and align public water system planning requirements in WAC 246-290-100 with this new legislation.
Related Links: Meeting Materials
2023
- November 8 Board Meeting
- PFAS Cover Memo
- Department of Health Request Memo
- Department of Health Presentation
- RCW 43.20.310, Climate Resilience Element in Group A Water System Plans
- Board Policy on Delegated Rulemaking Authority (Policy number 2000-001)
- Board Authority Group A Water System Planning and Rulemaking Delegation
- Board Meeting Minutes
