INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT
Issuing Entity: Alan Rowe, Operations Manager, Division of Drinking Water.
Description of Subject Matter: This statement clarifies requirements in WAC 246-290-132 in light of RCW 90.03.383 (2)(a). The Department of Health (DOH) will recognize that there may be interconnections between two water systems that do not meet the definition of an intertie under RCW 90.03.383. However, any proposed interconnections between two water systems that permit the exchange or delivery of water between them will need to meet the requirements for interties in WAC 246-290-132. This statement also clarifies the water rights assurance requirements needed by DOH per WAC 246-290-130 (3)(b) for each system connected by an intertie.
Division Contact: Ethan Moseng, Division of Drinking Water, P.O. Box 47829, Olympia, WA 98504-7829, (360) 236-3562.
Effective Date: April 30, 2001.