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Committee backs bill to let county water, sewer districts use DEQ development plans to issue will‑serve letters
Summary
The Local Government Committee heard from DEQ and district managers that HB 534 would let county water and sewer districts use DEQ‑approved development plans to issue will‑serve letters and stage capacity increases, helping subdivisions move forward while protecting public health.
Representative Courtney Springer introduced House Bill 534 to allow county water and sewer districts to use Department of Environmental Quality‑approved development plans so districts may plan capacity expansions and issue will‑serve letters before construction completes. Supporters said the change helps align infrastructure sequencing with housing development.
DEQ Water Quality Division Administrator Lindsey Krywaruchka told the committee that the development plan model already works for municipalities and “we are…
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