Requiring municipalities take actions when potential customers apply for water and sewer service.

HB 3174 requires West Virginia municipalities to calculate the cost of extending water or sewer service when potential customers apply for service, then apply to the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council for available funding. If a grant covers the extension costs, the municipality must provide service to applicants who make required deposits. The bill amends existing statutes (§8-19-17, §16-13-22a, and §16-13A-24) to mandate these steps for municipalities. This directly affects municipalities providing water/sewer services and new customers seeking connection.