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WA Rev Code § 70A.100.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.040 - Critical water supply service area—Designation—Establishment or amendment of external boundaries—Procedures.

RCW 70A.100.040 Critical water supply service area—Designation—Establishment or amendment of external boundaries—Procedures.(1) The secretary and the appropriate local planning agencies and purveyors, shall study geographical areas where water supply problems related to uncoordinated planning, inadequate water quality or unreliable service appear to exist. If the results of the study indicate that such water supply problems do exist, the secretary or the county legislative authority shall designate the area involved as being a critical water supply service area, consult with the appropriate local planning agencies and purveyors, and appoint a committee of not less than three representatives therefrom solely for the purpose of establishing the proposed external boundaries of the critical water supply service area. The committee shall include a representative from each purveyor serving more than fifty customers, the county legislative authority, county planning agency, and health agencies. Such proposed boundaries shall be established within six months of the appointment of the committee.During the six month period following the establishment of the proposed external boundaries of the critical water supply services areas, the county legislative authority shall conduct public hearings on the proposed boundaries and shall modify or ratify the proposed boundaries in accordance with the findings of the public hearings. The boundaries shall reflect the existing land usage, and permitted densities in county plans, ordinances, and/or growth policies. If the proposed boundaries are not modified during the six month period, the proposed boundaries shall be automatically ratified and be the critical water supply service area.After establishment of the external boundaries of the critical water supply service area, no new public water systems may be approved within the boundary area unless an existing water purveyor is unable to provide water service.(2) At the time a critical water supply service area is established, the external boundaries for such area shall not include any fractional part of a purveyor's existing contiguous service area.(3) The external boundaries of the critical water supply service area may be amended in accordance with procedures prescribed in subsection (1) of this section for the establishment of the critical water supply service areas when such amendment is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.[ 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.116.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.100.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.070 - Service area boundaries within critical water supply area.

RCW 70A.100.070 Service area boundaries within critical water supply area.(1) The proposed service area boundaries of public water systems within the critical water supply service area that are required to submit water system plans under this chapter shall be identified in the system's plan. The local legislative authority, or its planning department or other designee, shall review the proposed boundaries to determine whether the proposed boundaries of one or more systems overlap. The boundaries determined by the local legislative authority not to overlap shall be incorporated into the coordinated water system plan. Where any overlap exists, the local legislative authority may attempt to resolve the conflict through procedures established under RCW 70A.100.060(5).(2) Any final decision by a local legislative authority regarding overlapping service areas, or any unresolved disputes regarding service area boundaries, may be appealed or referred to the secretary in writing for resolution. After receipt of an appeal or referral, the secretary shall hold a public hearing thereon. The secretary shall provide notice of the hearing by certified mail to each purveyor involved in the dispute, to each county legislative authority having jurisdiction in the area and to the public. The secretary shall provide public notice pursuant to the provisions of chapter 65.16 RCW. Such notice shall be given at least twenty days prior to the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time and, at the termination thereof, the secretary may restrict the expansion of service of any purveyor within the area if the secretary finds such restriction is necessary to provide the greatest protection of the public health and well-being.[ 2020 c 20 § 1329; 1995 c 376 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.116.070.]NOTES:Findings—1995 c 376: See note following RCW 70A.100.060.
WA Rev Code § 70A.100.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.080 - Performance standards relating to fire protection.

RCW 70A.100.080 Performance standards relating to fire protection.The secretary shall adopt performance standards relating to fire protection to be incorporated into the design and construction of public water systems. The standards shall be consistent with recognized national standards. The secretary shall adopt regulations pertaining to the application and enforcement of the standards: PROVIDED, That the regulations shall require the application of the standards for new and expanding systems only. The standards shall apply in critical water supply service areas unless the approved coordinated plan provides for nonfire flow systems.[ 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.116.080.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.100.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.090 - Assumption of jurisdiction or control of public water system by city, town, or code city.

RCW 70A.100.090 Assumption of jurisdiction or control of public water system by city, town, or code city.The assumption of jurisdiction or control of any public water system or systems by a city, town, or code city, shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 35.13A RCW, and the provisions of this chapter shall be superseded by the provisions of chapter 35.13A RCW regarding such an assumption of jurisdiction.[ 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.116.090.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.100.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.100 - Bottled water exempt.

RCW 70A.100.100 Bottled water exempt.Nothing in this chapter shall apply to water which is bottled or otherwise packaged in a container for human consumption or domestic use, or to the treatment, storage and transportation facilities used in the processing of the bottled water or the distribution of the bottles or containers of water.[ 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.116.100.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.100.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.110 - Rate making authority preserved.

RCW 70A.100.110 Rate making authority preserved.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter in any way the existing authority of purveyors and municipal corporations to establish, administer and apply water rates and rate provisions.[ 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 11. Formerly RCW 70.116.110.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.100.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.120 - Short title.

RCW 70A.100.120 Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977".[ 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 12. Formerly RCW 70.116.120.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.100.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.130 - Satellite system management agencies—Definitions.

RCW 70A.100.130 Satellite system management agencies—Definitions.(1) The secretary shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW establishing criteria for designating individuals or water purveyors as qualified satellite system management agencies. The criteria shall set forth minimum standards for designation as a satellite system management agency qualified to assume ownership, operation, or both, of an existing or proposed public water system. The criteria shall include demonstration of financial integrity and operational capability, and may require demonstration of previous experience in successful operation and management of a public water system.(2) Each county shall identify potential satellite system management agencies to the secretary for areas where: (a) No purveyor has been designated a future service area pursuant to this chapter, or (b) an existing purveyor is unable or unwilling to provide service. Preference shall be given to public utilities or utility districts or to investor-owned utilities under the jurisdiction of the utilities and transportation commission.(3) The secretary shall approve satellite system management agencies meeting the established criteria and shall maintain and make available to counties a list of approved agencies. Prior to the construction of a new public water system, the individual(s) proposing the new system or requesting service shall first be directed by the local agency responsible for issuing the construction or building permit to one or more qualified satellite system management agencies designated for the service area where the new system is proposed for the purpose of exploring the possibility of a satellite agency either owning or operating the proposed new water system.(4) Approved satellite system management agencies shall be reviewed periodically by the secretary for continued compliance with established criteria. The secretary may require status reports and other information necessary for such review. Satellite system management agencies shall be subject to reapproval at the discretion of the secretary but not less than once every five years.(5) The secretary may assess reasonable fees to process applications for initial approval and for periodic review of satellite system management agencies.(6) For purposes of this section, "satellite system management agency" and "satellite agency" shall mean a person or entity that is certified by the secretary to own or operate more than one public water system on a regional or countywide basis, without the necessity for a physical connection between such systems.[ 2013 c 251 § 8; 1991 c 18 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.116.134.]NOTES:Residual balance of funds—Effective date—2013 c 251: See notes following RCW 41.06.280.
WA Rev Code § 70A.100.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.100 - Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977.|70A.100.140 - Review of water or sewer system plan—Time limitations—Notice of rejection of plan or extension of timeline.

RCW 70A.100.140 Review of water or sewer system plan—Time limitations—Notice of rejection of plan or extension of timeline.For any new or revised water or sewer system plan submitted for review under this chapter, the department of health shall review and either approve, conditionally approve, reject, or request amendments within ninety days of the receipt of the submission of the plan. The department of health may extend this ninety-day time limitation for new submittals by up to an additional ninety days if insufficient time exists to adequately review the general comprehensive plan. For rejections of plans or extensions of the timeline, the department shall provide in writing, to the person or entity submitting the plan, the reason for such action. In addition, the person or entity submitting the plan and the department of health may mutually agree to an extension of the deadlines contained in this section.[ 2002 c 161 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.116.140.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.105.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.105 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.105.010 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 70A.105.010 Legislative declaration.The legislature finds that over one million, two hundred thousand persons in the state are not served by sanitary sewers and that they must rely on septic tank systems. The failure of large numbers of such systems has resulted in significant health hazards, loss of property values, and water quality degradation. The legislature further finds that failure of such systems could be reduced by utilization of nonwater-carried sewage disposal systems, or other alternative methods of effluent disposal, as a correctional measure. Wastewater volume diminution and disposal of most of the high bacterial waste through composting or other alternative methods of effluent disposal would result in restorative improvement or correction of existing substandard systems.[ 1977 ex.s. c 133 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.118.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.105.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.105 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.105.020 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.105.020 Definitions.As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) "Nonwater-carried sewage disposal devices" means any device that stores and treats nonwater-carried human urine and feces.(2) "Alternative methods of effluent disposal" means systems approved by the department of health, including at least, mound systems, alternating drainfields, anaerobic filters, evapotranspiration systems, and aerobic systems.(3) "Failure" means: (a) Effluent has been discharged on the surface of the ground prior to approved treatment; or (b) effluent has percolated to the surface of the ground; or (c) effluent has contaminated or threatens to contaminate a groundwater supply.(4) "Additive" means any commercial product intended to affect the performance or aesthetics of an on-site sewage disposal system.(5) "Department" means the department of health.(6) "On-site sewage disposal system" means any system of piping, treatment devices, or other facilities that convey, store, treat, or dispose of sewage on the property where it originates or on nearby property under the control of the user where the system is not connected to a public sewer system. For purposes of this chapter, an on-site sewage disposal system does not include indoor plumbing and associated fixtures.(7) "Chemical additive" means those additives containing acids, bases, or other chemicals deemed unsafe by the department for use in an on-site sewage disposal system.(8) "Additive manufacturer" means any person who manufactures, formulates, blends, packages, or repackages an additive product for sale, use, or distribution within the state.[ 1994 c 281 § 2; 1993 c 321 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 367; 1977 ex.s. c 133 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.118.020.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—1994 c 281: "The legislature finds that chemical additives do, and that other types of additives may, contribute to septic system failure and groundwater contamination. In order to determine which ingredients of nonchemically based additive products have adverse effects on public health or the environment, it is necessary to submit such products to a review procedure.The purpose of this act is: (1) To establish a timely and orderly procedure for review and approval of on-site sewage disposal system additives; (2) to prohibit the use, sale, or distribution of additives having an adverse effect on public health or the water quality of the state; (3) to require the disclosure of the contents of additives that are advertised, sold, or distributed in the state; and (4) to provide for consumer protection." [ 1994 c 281 § 1.]Effective date—1994 c 281: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [April 1, 1994]." [ 1994 c 281 § 7.]Intent—1993 c 321: See note following RCW 70A.105.060.
WA Rev Code § 70A.105.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.105 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.105.030 - Local boards of health—Administrative search warrant—Administrative plan—Corrections.

RCW 70A.105.030 Local boards of health—Administrative search warrant—Administrative plan—Corrections.(1) Local boards of health shall identify failing septic tank drainfield systems in the normal manner and will use reasonable effort to determine new failures. The local health officer, environmental health director, or equivalent officer may apply for an administrative search warrant to a court official authorized to issue a criminal search warrant. The warrant may only be applied for after the local health officer or the health officer's designee has requested inspection of the person's property under the specific administrative plan required in this section, and the person has refused the health officer or the health officer's designee access to the person's property. Timely notice must be given to any affected person that a warrant is being requested and that the person may be present at any court proceeding to consider the requested search warrant. The court official may issue the warrant upon probable cause. A request for a search warrant must show [that] the inspection, examination, test, or sampling is in response to pollution in commercial or recreational shellfish harvesting areas or pollution in fresh water. A specific administrative plan must be developed expressly in response to the pollution. The local health officer, environmental health director, or equivalent officer shall submit the plan to the court as part of the justification for the warrant, along with specific evidence showing that it is reasonable to believe pollution is coming from the septic system on the property to be accessed for inspection. The plan must include each of the following elements:(a) The overall goal of the inspection;(b) The location and identification by address of the properties being authorized for inspection;(c) Requirements for giving the person owning the property and the person occupying the property if it is someone other than the owner, notice of the plan, its provisions, and times of any inspections;(d) The survey procedures to be used in the inspection;(e) The criteria that would be used to define an on-site sewage system failure; and(f) The follow-up actions that would be pursued once an on-site sewage system failure has been identified and confirmed.(2) Discretionary judgment will be made in implementing corrections by specifying nonwater-carried sewage disposal devices or other alternative methods of treatment and effluent disposal as a measure of ameliorating existing substandard conditions. Local regulations shall be consistent with the intent and purposes stated in this section.[ 1998 c 152 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 133 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.118.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.105.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.105 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.105.040 - Local boards of health—Authority to waive sections of local plumbing and/or building codes.

RCW 70A.105.040 Local boards of health—Authority to waive sections of local plumbing and/or building codes.With the advice of the secretary of the department of health, local boards of health are hereby authorized to waive applicable sections of local plumbing and/or building codes that might prohibit the use of an alternative method for correcting a failure.[ 1991 c 3 § 368; 1977 ex.s. c 133 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.118.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.105.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.105 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.105.050 - Adoption of more restrictive standards.

RCW 70A.105.050 Adoption of more restrictive standards.If the legislative authority of a county or city finds that more restrictive standards than those contained in *section 2 of this act or those adopted by the state board of health for systems allowed under *section 2 of this act or limitations on expansion of a residence are necessary to ensure protection of the public health, attainment of state water quality standards, and the protection of shellfish and other public resources, the legislative authority may adopt ordinances or resolutions setting standards as they may find necessary for implementing their findings. The legislative authority may identify the geographic areas where it is necessary to implement the more restrictive standards. In addition, the legislative authority may adopt standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and monitoring of sewage disposal systems.[ 1989 c 349 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.118.050.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: "Section 2 of this act" did not become law. See effective date note following.Effective date—1989 c 349: "(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this act shall take effect November 1, 1989.(2) *Section 2 of this act shall not take effect if the state board of health adopts standards for the replacement and repair of existing on-site sewage disposal systems located on property adjacent to marine waters by October 31, 1989." [ 1989 c 349 § 4.]*Reviser's note: Section 2 of this act did not take effect. See chapter 248-96 WAC.
WA Rev Code § 70A.105.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.105 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.105.070 - Additives—Confidentiality.

RCW 70A.105.070 Additives—Confidentiality.The department shall hold confidential any information obtained pursuant to RCW 70A.105.060 when shown by any manufacturer that such information, if made public, would divulge confidential business information, methods, or processes entitled to protection as trade secrets of the manufacturer.[ 2020 c 20 § 1331; 1994 c 281 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.118.070.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—Effective date—1994 c 281: See notes following RCW 70A.105.020.
WA Rev Code § 70A.105.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.105 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.105.080 - Additives—Unfair practices.

RCW 70A.105.080 Additives—Unfair practices.(1) Each manufacturer of a certified and approved additive product advertised, sold, or distributed in the state shall:(a) Make no claims relating to the elimination of the need for septic tank pumping or proper septic tank maintenance;(b) List the components of additive products on the product label, along with information regarding instructions for use and precautions;(c) Make no false statements, design, or graphic representation relative to an additive product that is inconsistent with RCW 70A.105.060, 70A.105.070, or this section; and(d) Make no claims, either direct or implied, about the performance of the product based on state approval of its ingredients.(2) A violation of this section is an unfair act or practice in violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 2020 c 20 § 1332; 1994 c 281 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.118.080.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—Effective date—1994 c 281: See notes following RCW 70A.105.020.
WA Rev Code § 70A.105.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.105 - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.105.090 - Funding.

RCW 70A.105.090 Funding.The department may not use funds appropriated to implement an element of the action agenda developed by the Puget Sound partnership under RCW 90.71.310 to conduct any activity required under chapter 281, Laws of 1994.[ 2007 c 341 § 61; 1994 c 281 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.118.090.]NOTES:Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.Finding—Purpose—Effective date—1994 c 281: See notes following RCW 70A.105.020.