The clean water act section 303, federal regulations at 40 cfr 1, and state water control law mandates the protection of existing highquality state waters and provides for the restoration of all other state waters so they will permit reasonable. Commonwealth of virginia department of health office of drinking water date. Virginia department of health office of drinking water form odw05 page 4 of 9 effective 04012016 waterworks level 2 assessment waterworks name. Pwsid no assessment elements response describe any element of concern y n na 4. These amendments were necessary for the state to retain primary enforcement responsibility for waterworks in virginia. For the neighbors of newport news waterworks reservoirs please see these guidelinespdf. Approved water supply means a waterworks which has a valid waterworks operation permit from the department or a water supply which is evaluated, tested and if found in reasonable compliance with the applicable standards private well regulations 12 vac 5630, accepted and approved by the director or the directors designee. Deq is responsible for issuing individual and general permits that control stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems ms4s and construction activities. Each community waterworks including consecutive waterworks shall develop and maintain an emergency management plan for extended power outages. To be certified, you must pass an examination to confirm that you have attained a minimum level. Please set the page orientation to landscape for printing of bilingual texts on a single page. This document is a complete, edited unofficial copy of the waterworks and wastewater works operators regulations 18vac16030. August 12, 2002 chapter 590 waterworks regulations cross references board for waterworks and wastewater works operators regulations, 18vac1602010 et seq.
Nov 11, 2019 the virginia department of health vdh completed the most recent amendment in november 2016 to incorporate the requirements in the revised total coliform rule 40 cfr 141. Application of regulations to waterworks and water supplies in operation or planned prior to the effective date of the regulations. Provisional waterworks and wastewater works operators. The construction of any new private water system is prohibited unless otherwise approved by town council. Waterworks regulations amending 12vac559010, 12vac5590140, 12vac5590150, 12vac5590350, 12vac5590370, 12vac5590379, 12vac5590380, 12vac5590440, 12vac5590530, 12vac5590540, 12vac5590545, 12vac5590550. This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for virginia water operators. An electronic copy of this working memo in pdf format is available for staff internally at the. This candidate information bulletin provides you with information about the registration and examination process for becoming certified as a water well systems provider in the commonwealth of virginia.
Section section title page part i provisions for the waterworks regulations definitions 10 definitions 1 20 authority for regulations 12 30 purpose of regulations 12 40 administration of regulations 12. Virginia department of health office of drinking water form odw05 page 3 of 9 effective 04012016 waterworks level 2 assessment waterworks name. The commonwealth of virginias department of health waterworks regulations. This course will provide an overview of surface water treatment plant operations.
Regulations, standards and references city of norfolk. Table of contents waterworks regulations chapter 590. Commonwealth of virginia department of professional and occupational regulation 9960 mayland drive, suite 400 richmond, virginia 232331485 804 3678595. In the context of this document, the town of smithfield, virginia is the water purveyor. These regulations also state that the license shall be issued in accordance with title 54. As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have meanings respectively set forth unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. Waterworks regulations virginia department of health. Virginia administrative code database updated through 18.
The waterworks regulations in their entirety are available as pdf files below. This is your authorization from the state health commissioner to construct modifications to the subject waterworks in accordance with the approved documents. Amendments have been incorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutes and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. A waterworks subject to regulation is definedin both the virginia statute and the vdh regulationsas a system that provides water through piping for human consumption to serve the pub. Virginias drinking water rules and regulations drinking water. The summit identified key issues that needed to be addressed in protecting virginia s natural resources, as well as potential solutions and priorities for implementation in the years after the summit.
Approved backflow prevention devices for lawn irrigation sprinkler systems pdf. Waterworks regulations amending 12vac559010, 12vac5590340. All designs shall be in accordance with the manual, the latest edition of the virginia waterworks regulations, and sewage collection and treatment regulations scat, and any other local, state, or federal agencies having jurisdiction including the requirements of the code of spotsylvania county as they pertain to water and sanitary sewerage. Number and classification of licensed operators required in 12vac5590460. Newport news waterworks is a regional water provider, owned and operated by the city of newport news, that serves over 400,000 people in hampton, newport news, poquoson, york county and part of james city county. Licensed operators shall also comply with all applicable regulations promulgated by the virginia board for water works waterworks and wastewater works operators and onsite sewage system professionals, department of professional and occupational regulation. Virginia administrative code vac for waterworks regulations.
Part i general framework for waterworks regulations. With the exception of specific exemptions stated in the regulation listed below the requirement to have a. The amp website for virginia candidates includes a candidate handbook with links that will take you to abcs needtoknow criteria based on virginias license classes. The waterworks regulations promulgated by the board of health under title 32. All holders of dpu standards the virginia department of health, office of drinking water, east regional office vdh has provided a clarification of section 12 vac 55901150c crossing. The virginia department of health waterworks regulations requires the. Virginia department of health office of drinking water. Regulations are codified in title 18 of the virginia administrative code available online. Epa is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. The voc and uc regulations are effective immediately for community and ntnc waterworks serving 3,300 to 10,000 persons.
The amp website for virginia candidates includes a candidate handbook with links that will take you to abcs needtoknow criteria based on virginia s license classes. Virginia scc division of utility and railroad safety. Several mechanisms were identified which might establish a steady source of funding for conservation easements and conservation land acquisition. The requirement for a licensed operator is included in a facilitys virginia pollutant discharge elimination systems vpdes or virginia pollution abatement vpa permit. Article 3 of 12 vac 5590 enacted by the state board of health pursuant to 32. Ien conducted 2day workshops for 8 centers in virginia, and many of these. Virginia board for waterworks and wastewater works operators and onsite sewage system professionals board. Virginia has an automatic 6month extension to file individual income taxes. Pwsid no assessment elements response describe any element of concern y n na 3. Waterworks regulations definitions authority for regulations purpose of regulations administration of regulations application of regulations to waterworks and water supplies in operation or planned prior to the effective date of the regulations compliance with the administrative process act powers and procedures procedure reserved. A system that serves piped water for drinking or domestic use to 1 the public, 2 at least 15 connections, or 3 an average of at least 25 individuals for at least 60 days out of the year. Once the report is generated youll then have the option to download it as a pdf, print or email the report. Check the sections youd like to appear in the report, then use the create report button at the bottom of the page to generate your report.
This candidate information bulletin provides you with information about the examination and application process for becoming licensed as a waterworks operator in the commonwealth of virginia. Waterworks and wastewater works operator law and regulations must have a license of the appropriate class and category. Agency us epa and guidance provided by the virginia department. The virginia department of health, office of drinking water. Commonwealth of virginia department of professional and. Waterworks regulations virginia regulatory town hall.
Commonwealth of virginia sanitary regulations for hotels march 2002 virginia department of health richmond, virginia chapter 431 sanitary. In cases where a new water line passes under an existing sewer line, the vdh will. Section section title page part i provisions for the waterworks regulations definitions 10 definitions 1 20 authority for regulations 12 30 purpose of regulations 12 40 administration of regulations. Waterworks with a single service connection means a waterworks which supplies drinking water to consumers via a single service line. According to the virginia department of heath waterworks regulations 12 vac 5590580, the city of richmond must establish and enforce a program of cross connection control and backflow prevention to protect the citys water distribution system, and to ensure that the systems treated water is pure and safe for public consumption. Title 12 of vac agency 5, chapter 590 12vac5590 is reserved for regulations for public waterworks and was last amended november 2, 2016. Crossconnection control and backflow prevention virginia beach, virginia, code of ordinances page 2 of 4 hazard. Virginia tax is committed to keeping you informed as the coronavirus covid19 crisis continues to evolve. To be licensed, you must pass an examination to confirm that you have attained at least a. Waterworks and sewage works regulations being chapter e10. The voc and uc regulations become effective on january 1, 1991, for community and ntnc waterworks serving less than 3,300 persons. It is the intent of the vboa that all cpe meet the requirements of vboa regulations and assist the licensee in becoming a better professional. Individual sections of the waterworks regulations may be found on the virginia. The waterworks regulations require that the repeat.
Vac for waterworks regulations 12vac 5590, part ii, article 4 cross connection control and backflow prevention in waterworks as amended, and the virginia department of professional and occupational regulation dpor code of virginia title 54. Virginia presented below are water quality standards in effect for clean water act cwa purposes for this state. Virginia water operator continuing education classes. To print the whole chapter in html, please click at the bottom of the toc panel and then click. Efficacy of virginias waterworks capacity development strategy. You will learn about surface water treatment regulations, and the basics of treatment processes, coagulation and flocculation, filtration, disinfection, corrosion control, and much more. The office of drinking water protects public health and ensures virginians have a safe and adequate supply of drinking water. Regulation of crossconnection control and backflow prevention for waterworks. Provisional waterworks operator license application. Any condition, device or practice in the water usage system and its operation which creates or, in the judgment of the director, may create a danger to the health and wellbeing of the water consumer. Deq administers these programs through the virginia stormwater management program vsmp regulations, which are authorized by the virginia stormwater management act. Events that may have caused a system upset prior to collection of tc samples 3.
An individual who applies for an initial license, holds a virginia individual cpa license, or applies to have their license reinstated is required to obtain continuing professional education, or cpe. Wellhead protection plan, commonwealth of virginia town of luray. Virginia waterworks regulations code of virginia 12 vac5590590 cross connections the purveyor shall not install, maintain, or allow to be installed a water service connection to any premise where cross connections to a waterworks or a consumers water system may exist unless such cross. The design guidelines set forth in the manual of practice part iii specify general criteria for the design and construction of waterworks. Cross connection control and backflow prevention leesburg, va. Vdh waterworks regulations water lines crossing sewer lines to. James city service authority james city county, virginia. Standard sample means that portion of finished drinking water that is examined for the presence of coliform bacteria.
The purpose of the proposed action is to comprehensively update the waterworks regulations to ensure they are clear, concise, and. Health regulations means regulations which include all primary maximum contaminant levels, treatment technique requirements, and all. Permit and the virginia department of health vdh waterworks operation permit. Proper permanent well abandonment is specified in the virginia department of health vdh waterworks regulations 12vac5590840 b which covers public wells, class i and class ii wells, etc. Newport news waterworks adheres to drinking water regulations set by the united states. As part of its surface water treatment process, newport news waterworks. The following rules and regulations have been established by the newport news waterworks department in accordance with chapter 29, art. This waterworks construction permit is issued in accordance with title 32. Waterworks and wastewater works operators and onsite.
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