Virginia SB473 establishes low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield at Occoquan Reservoir.
Virginia SB473 mandates that Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued after July 1, 2026, include provisions for low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield. Permits must limit consumptive water use to 500,000 gallons per day and require offstream storage to augment instream flow during low-flow periods. These requirements override existing permit provisions. The bill also restricts new Virginia Water Protection Permits to 500,000 gallons per day for consumptive use and mandates that any wastewater reclamation and reuse measures comply with stricter restrictions.
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