WAC 246-291-001   Purpose and scope.  (1) The purpose of these rules is to define basic regulatory requirements to protect the health of consumers using Group B public drinking water supplies. These rules are specifically designed to ensure the provision of high quality drinking water in a reliable manner and in a quantity suitable for intended use.

     (2) The rules set forth are adopted under chapter 43.20 RCW and owners of Group B public water systems shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with these rules. Other statutes relating to this chapter are:

     (a) RCW 43.20B.020, Fees for services -- Department of health and department of social and health services;

     (b) Chapter 43.70 RCW, Department of health;

     (c) Chapter 70.05 RCW, Local health departments, boards, officers -- Regulations;

     (d) Chapter 70.116 RCW, Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977; and

     (e) Chapter 70.119A RCW, Public water systems -- Penalties and compliance.

     (3) Prior to expanding a Group B public water system to a Group A public water system, the entire system shall be brought into compliance with chapter 246-290 WAC.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 94-14-002, § 246-291-001, filed 6/22/94, effective 7/23/94.]