W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-1 et seq. § §64-40-8
Water Supply
Operative Text
§64-40-8. Water Supply. 8.1. General requirement. 8.1.a. All manufactured home communities shall be provided with an easily accessible, safe, supply of potable water, approved by the Commissioner. 8.1.b. All water supplies, water piping, fixtures or other equipment serving a manufactured home community shall be constructed, installed, maintained operated, and monitored in compliance with all applicable provisions of this rule and Bureau for Public Health legislative rules: Public Water Systems, 64CSR3; Water Well Regulations, 64CSR19; and Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Regulations, 64CSR15. 8.1.c. Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be constructed of easily cleanable impervious material, have an angle-jet nozzle protected by a nonoxidizing guard above the overflow rim of the bowl, be equipped with a pressure regulating device and shall be maintained in a sanitary manner. 8.2. Individual water riser pipes and water connections. 8.2.a. Each manufactured home site shall be served by a 3/4 inch in diameter or larger water riser pipe extending vertically at least four (4) inches above ground elevation. 8.2.b. Water riser pipe outlets shall be securely capped when a manufactured home does not occupy the manufactured home site.
W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-8 establishes water supply standards for manufactured home communities in West Virginia. It requires that all such communities provide a safe, accessible source of potable water approved by the Commissioner, and that all related infrastructure comply with applicable state public health rules governing public water systems, water wells, and cross-connection control. Individual home sites must each be served by a water riser pipe of at least three-quarters of an inch in diameter extending at least four inches above ground, and those pipes must be capped when a site is unoccupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities subject to W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-8 generally maintain a Commissioner-approved potable water supply and ensure all water infrastructure is constructed, installed, and monitored in accordance with the referenced Bureau for Public Health rules, including 64CSR3, 64CSR19, and 64CSR15. Compliant operators also verify that each individual home site is served by a properly sized water riser pipe meeting the minimum diameter and height specifications. When a site is vacant, capping the riser pipe outlet is part of standard maintenance practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-8, residents of manufactured home communities have a right to an accessible, safe supply of potable water that meets state public health standards. If a tenant believes the water supply or related infrastructure at their community is not being properly maintained or does not meet the requirements of this provision, they may consider documenting the issue and contacting the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health or the relevant state regulatory authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with West Virginia housing regulations can also help residents understand available options for raising concerns about water supply conditions.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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