                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PERMITS FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES (§ 62.1-264)

To ensure that any ground water withdrawal permit issued for a public water
supply does not impact a waterworks operation permit issued pursuant to §
32.1-172, the maximum permitted daily withdrawal shall be set by the Board at a
level consistent with the requirements and conditions contained in the
waterworks operation permit. This section shall not limit the authority of the
Board to reduce or eliminate ground water withdrawals by a waterworks if
necessary to protect human health or the environment. In promulgating
regulations to implement this section, and in administering such regulations and
this chapter, the Board shall consult and cooperate with the State Health
Department to the end that effective, equitable management of ground water and
safeguarding of public health will be attained to the maximum extent possible.

HISTORY: 1992, c. 812.