West Virginia Clean Drinking Water Act of 2026

HB 4642 proposes creating a new West Virginia Clean Water Act of 2026 to strengthen drinking water safety, modernize standards, improve infrastructure, and protect public health throughout the state.

Sponsors: Evan Worrell, Michael Hite

ISSUES: Pure Water

CWV Position: Supports

Position Statement: HB 4642 promotes honest, transparent environmental decision-making, by requiring clearer disclosure of who is behind permit applications, giving communities and regulators the information they need to protect West Virginia’s natural resources—squarely aligned with CWV’s mission.

Status: Introduced on 1/21/26; referred to House Energy and Public Works Committee on 1/21/26.