Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 12. Health |
Agency 5. Department of Health |
Chapter 630. Private Well Regulations |
Section 30. Purpose of regulations
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These regulations have been promulgated by the State Board of Health to:
1. Ensure that all private wells are located, constructed and maintained in a manner which does not adversely affect ground water resources, or the public welfare, safety and health;
2. Guide the State Health Commissioner in his determination of whether a permit for construction of a private well should be issued or denied;
3. Guide the owner or his agent in the requirements necessary to secure a permit for construction of a private well; and
4. Guide the owner or his agent in the requirements necessary to secure an inspection statement following construction.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-34-100 § 1.3, eff. April 1, 1992.