Providing water filtration equipment to residents whose water is deemed unsafe

SB 457 requires West Virginia's Department of Health to evaluate public water systems for unsafe contaminant levels and provide water filtration equipment or technology to residents in areas where water exceeds safety thresholds. It directly affects residents served by public water systems contaminated with substances like PFAS, bacteria, chemicals, or disinfection byproducts that pose health risks for drinking or bathing. The department must determine unsafe levels based on specific contaminants and other factors, then distribute appropriate filtration solutions. This program would be implemented through department-developed rules, subject to legislative approval.