Water regulations
The federal Clean Water Act enables the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the states to implement certain EPA responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is the authority to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.
EPA has authorized Virginia to issue NPDES permits under the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit program. These permits carry the weight of both federal and state laws and regulations, and are enforceable under both state and federal authority.
The State Water Control Board promulgates Virginia's water regulations, covering a variety of permits, permit fees, ground water management areas, ground water withdrawals and petroleum storage tanks.
Regulations by topic
Petroleum storage tank regulations
Virginia Pollution Abatement permit regulation
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit regulation
Virginia water quality standards
Closure plans and demonstration of financial capability (PDF)
Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations (PDF)
Water regulations under development
Water Reclamation and Reuse Regulations
Water Reclamation and Reuse Addendum to an Application for a VPDES or VPA Permit (PDF)
Final 1-9-08 Meeting Minutes of TAC re: 9VAC25-740-105 of Water Reclamation and Reuse Regulation
Minutes from past TAC meetings are available below.
Minutes of the TAC Meetings for the Reclamation/Reuse Regulations (all in PDF format)
Presentation by Dr. Daniel York of Florida DEP, March 30, 2006
Presentation slides: