 The
Water Utility Committee serves Section members and water
utilities by communicating information in the key areas
of legislation, regulation, and improvement. This committee
tracks proposed legislation
during the Virginia General Assembly's sessions and encourages
the participation of the drinking water community in the
legislative process. The committee also works with regulatory
agencies, such as the Department
of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Virginia
Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water , on
proposed regulations and plans.
In addition to legislative and
regulatory participation, the Water Utility Committee supports
efforts to improve all areas of utility performance, including
operations, water supply, security, and costs. During the
Annual Meeting, the Water Utility Committee hosts a breakfast
that provides an opportunity to discuss important issues
impacting utilities.
The committee is comprised
of eight members representing water utilities, one member
from a regulatory agency, and three at-large members.
The utility members represent utilities of various sizes and
from various parts of Virginia. |
