To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water.

Summary

The bill establishes the Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund to upgrade water treatment infrastructure, tighten contaminant limits, and replace lead service lines in Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming. It requires regular testing, public reporting, and imposes fines on utilities that fail to meet standards, with penalties reinvested in the fund. The measure aims to ensure safe, reliable drinking water for residents, especially in rural and low‑income areas.

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