Update on the revision to Kitsap Public Health Board Ordinance 1999-6, Rules and Regulations for Private and Public Water Supplies
Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 05/16/2018 03:43 PM PDT
May 16, 2018
Update on the revision to Kitsap Public Health Board Ordinance 1999-6, Rules and Regulations for Private and Public Water Supplies
The Kitsap Public Health District has posted some additional resources and updated information about the proposed drinking water supply regulations on-line.
SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS:
The proposed regulations will:
Eliminate an existing requirement that all Group B public water systems undergo a
complete sanitary survey inspection by the Health District at least once every 5 years.
Require owners of property connected to a Group B public water system or private well
to apply to the Health District for a “Water Status Report” only at the time of property
sale. A water status report provides information about the drinking water supply and will
address any applicable drinking water requirements or concerns. In the past, these
reports have been optional, but will be required.
Require Group B public water systems to obtain an annual operating permit at $75,
resulting in funds of $65,000/year to fund Group B administration (recordkeeping,
sampling reminders, data management, technical assistance, complaint response, and
enforcement) as required through state and local codes and agreements. This funding
would replace state funding that was cut in 2009 and will allow the Health District to
resume basic levels of service for Group B systems.
Require each Group B public water system to file a “users agreement” if there is not one
already in place. A users agreement legally establishes details about the water system’s
ownership and management.
The draft rule does not require owners of 1 or 2 party private wells to obtain an annual
operating permit or pay an annual fee.
SUBMIT FEEDBACK
The deadline to submit feedback is 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 18. The public is invited to submit feedback or comments on the revised
regulations changes in any of the following ways: