WAC 246-292-110. Enforcement

(1) When a public water system or operator fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter, the department may initiate appropriate enforcement actions as authorized in chapters 70A.120 and 70A.125 RCW. (2) The department's enforcement actions against a public water system or operator may include one or more of the following: (a) Issuing an informal letter directing appropriate corrective measures; (b) Issuing a notice of violation requiring appropriate corrective measures; (c) Issuing a compliance schedule of specific actions needed to achieve compliance; (d) Issuing an order requiring specific actions or ceasing unacceptable activities within a designated time period; (e) Imposing civil penalties for up to: (i) Five thousand dollars per day per violation; or (ii) Ten thousand dollars per day per violation in the case of a violation that the department has determined to be a public health emergency; (f) Revoking or suspending a certification in accordance with WAC 246-292-100 ; and (g) Other legal action by the attorney general or local prosecutor.