DEQ water quality programs
What's new in water?
Draft 2010 Water Quality Assessment Guidance Manual (Deadline for comments is July 24, 2009)
Annual Water Quality Monitoring Plan for Monitoring Year 2009 (1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009)
Final 2008 305(b)/303(d) Integrated Report
Reduction of Toxics in State Waters Report January 2009
DEQ's 2007 Water Quality Monitoring Strategy May 2007
Process for Early Dispute Resolution
Submit Discharge Monitoring Reports online with e-DMR
James River Park Water Quality Study
Groundwater Protection Steering Committee
DEQ administers the federal Clean Water Act and enforces state laws to improve the quality of Virginia's streams, rivers, bays and ground water for aquatic life, human health and other water uses. Permits are issued to businesses, industries, local governments and individuals that take into account physical, chemical and biological standards for water quality.
DEQ has many programs to monitor, assess, and improve water quality in Virginia. To learn more about these programs, please visit the water quality program listing.
