[WSBARP] Required expansion of Group B water system?

[Eric Nelsen]

Is there any requirement under statutes or Dept of Health rules that a Group B water system (privately-owned public water system serving fewer than 15 connections) MUST allow a nearby property to connect to its system, if it has the capacity?

Alternatively, if an owner of property with a private well wants to decommission their own well and join a Group B that serves neighboring properties, can that be forced, or is it only a voluntary decision by the Group B owners whether to allow the connection?

I would think that it's voluntary only, but imagine the scenario where someone builds a house with a private well, then the well dries up. Is the only option drilling a new well if the Group B won't allow a new connection?

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC
1320 University St
Seattle WA  98101-2837
phone 206-625-0092
fax 206-625-9040

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