Providing water filtration equipment to residents whose water is deemed unsafe

This bill addresses water quality concerns affecting residents of WV by requiring the Department of Health to assess whether public water sources contain harmful levels of contaminants. Further, the DOH would provide water filtration equipment or technology to residents with unsafe water and establish provisions for rulemaking.

Sponsors: Laura Chapman

ISSUES: Pure Water

CWV Position:

Status: Introduced on 2/12/25 and referred to Senate Committee on Natural Resources; and then to Senate Committee on Finance