Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 9. Environment |
Agency 25. State Water Control Board |
Chapter 780. Local and Regional Water Supply Planning |
Section 40. Program development
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Local governments shall develop programs for local or regional water plans that are necessary to comply with this chapter. Local governments shall consult and coordinate with all community water systems in the planning area during the preparation of local or regional programs. Community water systems within the planning area shall cooperate and participate with the locality during preparation of the local program. Counties, cities, and towns are encouraged to develop regional programs. Local programs shall be designed to (i) ensure that adequate and safe drinking water is available, (ii) encourage and protect all beneficial uses, (iii) encourage and promote alternative water sources, and (iv) promote conservation.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 22, Issue 02, eff. November 2, 2005.
Statutory Authority
§§ 62.1-44.15 and 62.1-44.38:1 of the Code of Virginia.