WSR 26-04-059

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed January 27, 2026, 3:04 p.m.]

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding an interpretive statement titled "Small Water System Management Programs in Lieu of Water System Plans for Non-expanding Systems in Critical Water Supply Service Areas," filed February 5, 2001, and published as WSR 01-04-060.

This statement clarified planning requirements for nonexpanding public water systems located within critical water supply service areas. The department is rescinding this interpretive statement because it is outdated and does not reflect the current department business practices.

Individuals requiring additional information on this should contact Mike Means, water quality, policy, and certification manager for the office of drinking water, at mike.means@doh.wa.gov.

Tami M. Thompson

Regulatory Affairs Manager