Just Announced: Virtual Public Hearing on Water Quality Standards Rule/Must Call Between 3:00 and 4:00 PM Today to Register

On Monday March 1 at 9:00AM,  the House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 2389, the Water Quality Standards Rule. Even if you do not plan to speak we strongly encourage you to join the meeting to show solidarity in opposition to the bill. Learn how to join the public hearing. 

If you plan to speak during Monday’s public hearing you must call the House Judiciary Committee, 304-340-3252, to register between 3:00-4:00PM TODAY.

Can’t make the public hearing? Send a message to committee members.

HB 2389 makes changes to a critical portion of West Virginia’s water quality standards called human health criteria. Human health criteria determines how much of a toxin can be in our water before it harms our health. The proposal before the legislature allows for more chemical toxins in our water. Public health experts agree that any additional exposure to the toxic chemicals regulated by human health criteria would pose increased risks to our health. Learn much more from our partners at WV Rivers Coalition!