§ 90.46.015 — Rules—Coordination with department of health—Consultation with advisory committee.

Washington § 90.46.015

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 90: WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT
• Ch. 90.46: RECLAIMED WATER USE

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(1) The department of ecology shall, in coordination with the department of health, adopt rules for reclaimed water use consistent with this chapter. The rules must address all aspects of reclaimed water use, including commercial and industrial uses, land applications, direct groundwater recharge, wetland discharge, surface percolation, constructed wetlands, and streamflow or surface water augmentation. The department of health shall, in coordination with the department of ecology, adopt rules for greywater reuse. The rules must also designate whether the department of ecology or the department of health will be the lead agency responsible for a particular aspect of reclaimed water use. In developing the rules, the departments of health and ecology shall amend or rescind any existing rules on reclaimed water in conflict with the new rules.

(2) All rules required to be adopted pursuant to this section must be completed no later than December 31, 2010, except that the department of ecology shall adopt rules for reclaimed water use no earlier than June 30, 2013.

(3) The department of ecology must consult with the advisory committee created under RCW 90.46.050 in all aspects of rule development required under this section.

Intent — 2011 c 353: See note following RCW 36.70A.130 .

Legislative History

[2011 c 353 s 11;2009 c 456 s 2;2006 c 279 s 1.]