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State Board of Health declines petition to amend Group A public water system rules
Summary
The Board declined a petition requesting revision of WAC 246-290 (Group A public water systems) seeking higher evaluation standards and transparency for added substances in drinking water, directing staff to notify the petitioner; members noted federal EPA reviews and indicated the Legislature may be the proper venue for broader authority changes.
The Washington State Board of Health on March 12 declined a petition that sought to amend WAC 246-290, the rule governing Group A public water systems, to require higher safety standards and greater transparency when the Board relies on outside authorities to evaluate added substances in drinking water.
Board staff recommended…
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