SB 5725 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Provides that the owner of a wastewater treatment plant operated for the purpose of treating wastes from a sanitary system that, without a permit issued under chapter 90.46 RCW, discharges the wastes to marine waters, has the exclusive right to the reclaimed water unless otherwise provided by agreement.

     Provides that the holder of a reclaimed water permit issued under this chapter and any person using reclaimed water consistent with the reclaimed water permit is not liable under chapter 70.105D or 90.48 RCW for any discharge or release consistent with the provisions of the reclaimed water permit.

     Provides that any discharge to the waters of this state that is consistent with the provisions of a permit issued under chapter 90.46 RCW shall be deemed to not cause or tend to cause pollution of such waters.