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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The extent of the service areas of each Group A water system. Derived from the PWS_serv_areas.shp, which also includes Group B service areas.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Washington Group A public water systems serve 15 or more service connections or 25 or more people per day for 60 or more days a year, regulated by the </SPAN><A href="https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/drinking-water/water-system-assistance/group-community-water-systems" target="_blank" STYLE="text-decoration:underline;"><SPAN>Washington State Department of Health (DOH)</SPAN></A><SPAN> under </SPAN><A href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-290-300" target="_blank" STYLE="text-decoration:underline;"><SPAN>WAC 246-290</SPAN></A><SPAN>. They are required to obtain annual operating permits, perform regular water quality monitoring (including coliform), and undergo sanitary surveys every 3–5 years and test for contaminants including PFAS.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |