Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Potable Water Treatment Plants [9 VAC 25 ‑ 860]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description The general permit will establish appropriate and necessary permitting requirements for discharges of wastewater from potable water treatment plants.
State Authority Section 2.2-4006 A 9 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Section 402 of the Clean Water Act
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (10) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Azra Bilalagic 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: azra.bilalagic@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)584-6674    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
CH 860 – Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/15/2026.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2024 40 CFR Part 136 Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2024.
VPDES General Permit -Potable Water Treatment Plants - Amend and Reissue Existing Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2023.
Final Exempt CH 860 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022.
Potable Water Treatment Plant GP Amendment and Reissuance
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2018.
Reissue Potable WTP General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/24/2013.
Adoption of a General VPDES Permit for Potable Water Treatment Plants
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/24/2008.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
6/24/2025 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/6/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is