2000 305(b) Water Quality Assessment Report
The 2000 305(b) Water Quality Assessment Report describes the water quality conditions in the Commonwealth of Virginia during the period beginning July 1, 1994, through December 31, 1998. The primary purpose of this report is to satisfy the Department of Environmental Quality's federal water quality reporting requirements under Sections 305(b), 106, 314 and 319 of the federal Clean Water Act. It also serves to supplement the water quality assessment requirements associated with Virginia Senate Bill 1122 (Water Quality Monitoring, Information and Restoration Act).
Virginia has nine major river basins with an estimated 49,350 miles of perennial rivers and streams, and approximately 2,500 square miles of estuaries. Virginia's overall water quality is assessed based on the ability of citizens to safely enjoy the designated uses of the waters as described in the DEQ water quality standards, including, aquatic life, fish consumption, shellfish consumption, swimming and public water supply.
Downloadable information
Download a 1.9MB zip file containing the revised and complete 2000 Water Quality Assessment 305(b) Report, March 13, 2001
- Revisions to 2000 report, March 13, 2001
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
Part I Executive Summary - Revised March 13, 2001
Part II State Background Information
- Chapter 2.1 General Background Summary Information
- Chapter 2.2 Water Pollution Control Programs
- Chapter 2.3 Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Chapter 2.4 Pollution Prevention
- Chapter 2.5 Public Health/Aquatic Life Concerns - Revised March 13, 2001
- Chapter 2.6 River Basins Summary Information
Part III Surface Water Assessment
- Chapter 3.1 Surface Water Monitoring Program
- Chapter 3.2 Assessment Methodology
- Chapter 3.3 Water Quality Assessment Summary
- Chapter 3.4 Non Point Source Assessment
- Chapter 3.5 Chesapeake Bay Program Initiatives
- Chapter 3.6 Coastal Zone Program Initiatives
- Chapter 3.7 Wetlands Program Initiatives
Part IV Ground Water Assessment
Part V Appendices
- Appendix A Clean Water Act References
- Appendix B Water Quality Monitoring Station Data - Percent Method spreadsheets revised March 13, 2001
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| Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin |  |
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| James River Basin | |
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| Rappahannock Basin | |
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| Roanoke River Basin | |
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| Chowan River Basin | |
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| Tennessee - Big Sandy Basin | |
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| Chesapeake Bay and Small Coastal Basins | |
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| York River Basin | |
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| New River Basin | |
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- Appendix C List of Significant Public Lakes