HB 2884-S.E - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires the department of ecology to, 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 recharge, wetland discharge, surface percolation, constructed wetlands, stream flow augmentation, and greywater use. The rules must also designate whether the department of ecology or the department of health will be the lead permitting or regulatory 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.

Requires the department of ecology to present interim reports to the appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1, 2008, and January 1, 2009, that summarize the steps taken to that date towards the final rule making required by this act. The reports must include, at a minimum, a summary of participation in the advisory group and the topics considered by the department.

Provides that all rules required to be adopted pursuant to this act must be completed no later than December 31, 2010.