SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 62

(By Senators Maroney, Grady, Weld, Rucker, Azinger, Stover, Woodrum, Takubo, Stollings, Plymale, Roberts, Geffert, and Lindsay)

[Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources; reported on March 10, 2022]

Requesting the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on State Water Resources study and evaluate the quality of water services in West Virginia, including such services provided by both public and private water utilities.

Whereas, The Legislature recognizes that certain community water systems in West Virginia may be failing to provide citizens with quality water services; and

Whereas, The distribution of quality water services to the citizens of West Virginia requires that purveyors of public water improve the safety, reliability, and administrative oversight of water infrastructure; and

Whereas, To ensure that quality water services are being provided to the citizens of West Virginia, the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on State Water Resources should evaluate: Whether the purveyors of public water have implemented asset management plans that are designed to inspect, maintain, repair, and renew infrastructure; whether the purveyors of public water routinely inspect, maintain, and repair valves and fire hydrants throughout the water system; whether purveyors of public water that utilize internet connected control systems have in place a formal cybersecurity program; and whether purveyors of public water have formal mitigation plans in place to address violations; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on State Water Resources study and evaluate the quality of water services provided in West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on State Water Resources report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2023, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations.