Tensions rise as WV Senate passes bill to loosen regulation of storage tanks near drinking water

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 1,520

Last Updated: 6 days, 8 hours ago

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The West Virginia Senate adopted a fast-tracked bill on Wednesday that would weaken oversight for aboveground storage tanks across the state that are used to hold liquids from industrial, mining, utility or energy operations, with many near drinking water sources.

Senate Bill 641 sped through the Senate this week before passing on Wednesday, which was the final day it could be adopted by the body due to the deadline requiring that most bills be …

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