Public water supply changes regarding above ground tanks

HB 4615 proposes creation of the Public Water Supply Reform Act of 2026. Its primary aim is to change how public water systems operate and communicate, especially concerning aboveground storage tanks and transparency in water system operations.

ISSUES: Pure Water

CWV Position: Supports

Position Statement: HB 4615 makes West Virginia’s public water supply systems more transparent, responsive, and resilient — advancing CWV’s goals for pure, reliable water for all.

Status: Introduced on 1/20/26; referred to House Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology Committee on 1/20/26.