Relating to establishing the West Virginia Clean Water Act of 2025

HB 3475, the West Virginia Clean Water Act of 2025, sets new drinking water quality standards that exceed federal requirements and requires public water systems to test for contaminants like lead and bacteria quarterly. The bill mandates public reporting of test results within 30 days via a state website and immediate notification to residents if standards are violated. It creates the West Virginia Safe Water Fund to provide grants and low-interest loans for infrastructure upgrades, prioritizing rural and low-income communities, and requires phased replacement of all lead service lines by 2035 with financial assistance for eligible households. Violations of water quality standards could result in fines of $10,000-$100,000 per incident, with collected funds reinvested into the fund.