9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-220-140

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 2, September 9, 2024

Section 9VAC25-220-140 - Variances and alternative measures

A. Variances may be applied for, and alternative measures may be used to:

1. Prevent undue hardship; and

2. Ensure equitable distribution of water resources.

B. Alternative measures may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Alternative or secondary water source;

2. Water storage during times of minimum use and high stream flow;

3. Ponds, pits, ditches and basins when the sole source of water is storm water run-off; and

4. Vary water withdrawal based on time of day, the season or the stream flow.

C. The department must approve all variances and use of alternative measures.

9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-220-140

Derived from VR680-15-03 §2.8, eff. June 3, 1992; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 5, eff. 11/23/2022.

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-249 of the Code of Virginia.