Establishing Monitoring of Above Ground Public Water Systems

SB 222 seeks to update and strengthen regulation of public water systems in the state. Overall, the bill updates water system governance and operations to improve reliability, transparency, and workforce capacity.

ISSUES: Pure Water

CWV Position: Supports

Position Statement: The bill promotes modernized, transparent, and accountable public water systems — core priorities for groups focused on clean water protection and community health.

Status: Introduced on 1/14/26; referred to Government Organization Committee on 1/14/26.