HB 1542 - DIGEST

Provides that, for a public water system, the maximum number of service connections, or maximum population to be served, or size or location of the place of use, as described or specified on a water right application, permit, certificate, or claim or as described or specified in related supporting documents may not be an attribute limiting exercise of the water right if an annual quantity limit can be determined from the permit, certificate, or claim.

Provides, however, if a water system plan is required to be approved for the public water system under chapter 43.20 RCW or as part of a coordinated water system plan under chapter 70.116 RCW, the number of service connections or population served under the water right may be further expanded only during such time as the public water system is in compliance with the requirements of its approved water system plan.