Laws & Regs
GroundwaterVirginia

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    Virginia Environmental Laws

    The State Water Control Board has the authority to regulate groundwater
    withdrawals in the Commonwealth. Senate Bill 1221 (2003) authorized the
    SWC to undertake a water supply planning program. Private water well
    construction is regulated by the VA Dept. of Health under Section 32 1-176
    of the Virginia Code. Drinking water standards (see EPA Website below)
    are enforced by the VDH.




    Senate Bill 569 to establish a Water Supply Advisory Committee has
    passed the Senate and House and approved by the Governor.


    Federal Environmental Laws