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PDFWAC 246-295-001

Purpose.

(1) The purpose of these rules is to:

(a) Establish criteria for approving satellite system management agencies hereafter referred to as satellite management agencies (SMAs) pursuant to RCW 70A.100.130;

(b) Delineate the process organizations and/or individuals must follow to be considered an approved SMA; and

(2) This chapter is specifically designed to ensure:

(a) The enhancement of public health through the use of SMAs;

(b) SMAs are capable of providing high quality drinking water in a reliable manner and in a quantity suitable for intended use;

(c) SMAs are capable of meeting the requirements of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, P.L. 93-523 and P.L. 99-339; and

(d) Uniformity in the SMAs determination and compliance processes.

(3) Other statutes relating to this chapter are:

(a) Chapter 43.20 RCW, State board of health;

(b) RCW 43.20B.020 Fees for services—Department of health and department of social and health services;

(d) Chapter 70A.100 RCW, Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977;

(e) Chapter 70A.120 RCW, Public water supply systems—Certification and regulation of operators; and

(f) Chapter 70A.125, Public water systems—Penalties and compliance.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and 2020 c 20. WSR 22-07-025, § 246-295-001, filed 3/9/22, effective 4/9/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.116.134. WSR 94-18-108, § 246-295-001, filed 9/6/94, effective 10/7/94.]