Section 480-110-395 - Water quality refunds(1) Each water company may be required to refund water charges due to poor water quality only: (a) Upon commission order resulting from a formal proceeding before the commission; and(b) When there are violations of the Washington department of health water quality standards in WAC 246-290-310 (Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) and maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs)); and(c) If the company does not take follow up steps outlined in WAC 246-290-320 (Follow-up action).(2) The amount of the refund will be determined in a formal proceeding before the commission and is not recoverable through rates or charges.Wash. Admin. Code § 480-110-395
Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160 and 34.05.353. 05-06-051 (Docket No. A-021178 and TO-030288, General Order No. R-518), § 480-110-395, filed 2/28/05, effective 3/31/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. 99-24-100 (Order R-467, Docket No. UW-980082), § 480-110-395, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99.