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Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Private Well Regulations [12 VAC 5 ‑ 630]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The regulations provide standards relating to the location and construction of private wells that meet domestic needs for water and protect aquifers.
State Authority 32.1-176.4
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Whether the regulations continue to provide effective and reasonable standards relating to the location and construction of private wells that meet domestic needs for water and protect aquifers.
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Lance Gregory  / Director, Div'n. of Onsite Sewage and Water Svces.
Address: 109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: lance.gregory@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)864-7491    FAX: (804)864-7475    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review Final Suspended (11/04/2024)

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Private Well Regulations to Comply with Statutory Changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/16/2012.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/17/2016 Agency Completed Amend
5/12/2008 Agency Completed Retain As Is