Regulations

• Alternative Discharging Sewage Treatment Regulations - 12 VAC 5-640-10 et seq. : Effective July July 30th, 1992
  (Forms and Supplementary Documents)

Description: Here you will find the site and performance criteria for residential systems that discharge to state waters, intermittent streams, and dry ditches.

• AOSE Regulations - 12 VAC 5-615-10 et seq. : Effective July 1st, 2002
  (Forms and Supplementary Documents)

Description: These are the rules governing the private sector practice and reporting requirements related to site evaluation and system design under the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations.

• Fee Regulations - 12 VAC 5-620-10 et seq. : Effective July 1st, 1989
  (Forms and Supplementary Documents)
  

• Private Well Regulations - 12 VAC 5-630-10 et seq. : Effective April 1st, 1992
  (Forms and Supplementary Documents)
  

Description: The Private Well regulations contain the site and construction criteria for private (non public) wells used for residential, small business, and irrigations wells (including heat pump wells).

Private Well Water Information

• Sewage Collection and Treatment (SCAT) Regulations
  (Forms and Supplementary Documents)
  

Description: The SCAT Regulations govern most municipal and large flow systems. They also contain requirements for system design, operation, and maintenance not contained in Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations.

• Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations - 12 VAC 5-610-10 et seq. : Effective July 1st 2000
  (Forms and Supplementary Documents)
  

Description: These regulations that govern septic systems, alternative onsite systems, privies (including composting and incinerating toilets), and siting, design and construction standards for residential and commercial onsite sewage treatment and dispersal systems.

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