Q: Can we sue our psd for poor water quality?
skin rashes, itching, hair discoloration and loss, stinky clothing, staining of clothing, grout, sinks, tub, shower and tile, damage to plumbing fixtures, inability to bathe, paying for water we cannot drink or even use except to flush with, no action from officials, no accountablity, lies, threatening letters, no timely notification for boil water advisories, untold health effects from drinking water that had advisories unknown to us, no testing when they know they will fail said testing, inaction from the county
A:
A West Virginia attorney could advise best, as your matter could involve state and local water quality, environmental, and public safety laws. These situations tend to be complex, and involve costly sampling and lab testing for an array of parameters, from petroleum compounds to listed hazardous wastes to raw sewage. Because they tend to involve a county, water district, or other geographic region, an initial step could be to contact others in the area who are also experiencing the same water quality issues. It would make for a more meaningful consult with an environmental attorney in terms of them understanding the depth and scope of the problem, as well as identifying the population that has standing. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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