The department shall, at a minimum, consider the following to assign points, and rate and rank proposed projects:
(1) Criteria for risk categories and points based on: (a) Type and significance of public health problems the project will resolve;(b) If the project is needed to bring the public water system into compliance with federal, state, and local drinking water requirements;(c) Current compliance status; and(d) Affordability on a per household basis, determined by comparing the community's average water rate to the MHI in the community's service area, for a community public water system.(2) Additional points based on the type of project being proposed, if the project: (a) Is to restructure a public water system;(b) Creates a sustainable regional public health benefit;(c) Has multiple benefits that are sustainable;(d) Is consistent with the Growth Management Act ;(e) Is financially sustainable;(f) Qualifies as a green project;(g) Serves a disadvantaged community; or(h) Results in service meters on existing services not currently metered.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-296-130
Amended by WSR 16-14-086, Filed 7/5/2016, effective 8/5/2016Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170 and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, H.R. 1452. 12-01-077, § 246-296-130, filed 12/19/11, effective 2/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170. 01-21-137, § 246-296-130, filed 10/24/01, effective 11/24/01.