[WSBARP] Required expansion of Group B water system?

[Eric Nelsen]

That's kind of my thought, but I don't think there is such a critter. But it occurs to me that the State has an interest in making sure that public water systems provide water to all residences within a particular region (within conservation limits of course), and I wonder if perhaps the State has imposed a statutory duty to provide service. Nothing is coming up in my searches but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

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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I haven't heard of one but sounds you are working your way towards a private way of necessity for water.



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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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