Relating to Public Water System Supply Commission

SB 797 establishes the Public Water System Supply Study Commission to examine key aspects of West Virginia's public water systems. The commission, composed of 12 members including government appointees, industry representatives, and experts in engineering, hydrology, and public health, will study source water protection plans, emergency response to contamination, funding for infrastructure projects, and recommendations from past incidents like the 2008 Bayer Crop Science spill. It must submit annual reports to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance starting December 2014, focusing on improving water system infrastructure, safety, and supply reliability. The commission is scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2019.