Department of Health rule relating to water well regulations

SB 266 amends West Virginia law to authorize the Department of Health to update its water well regulations (64 CSR 19), directly affecting well drillers, pump installers, and property owners who rely on private wells. The bill establishes certification requirements for professionals, mandates permits for well construction, and sets design standards to protect groundwater and public health. It replaces the 1989 version of these regulations with updated provisions, including a sunset clause terminating the rule on August 1, 2028. The changes aim to standardize well construction practices and prevent contamination in private water sources.