PDFWAC 246-290-71002

Public notice content.

(1) Public notices required under WAC 246-290-71001(1) shall contain the elements and standard language required under 40 C.F.R. 141.205 (a), (b), and (d) and be presented in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 141.205 (c), except that notification of the availability of unregulated contaminant results and notification of an exceedance of the secondary MCL for fluoride shall be in accordance with WAC 246-290-71005.
(2) Public notices required under WAC 246-290-71001 (3)(a) and (c) for the issuance of a departmental order or category red operating permit shall include:
(a) A clear, concise, and simple explanation of the violation;
(b) Discussion of potential adverse health effects and any segments of the population that may be at higher risk;
(c) Mandatory health effects information in accordance with WAC 246-290-71004(2);
(d) A list of steps the purveyor has taken or is planning to take to remedy the situation;
(e) A list of steps the consumer should take, including advice on seeking an alternative water supply if necessary;
(f) The purveyor's name and telephone number; and
(g) When appropriate, notices shall be bilingual or multilingual.
Note:
The purveyor may provide additional information to further explain the situation.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 (2) and (3) and 70.119A.080. WSR 03-08-037, § 246-290-71002, filed 3/27/03, effective 4/27/03.]