9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-780-110

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 4, October 8, 2024

Section 9VAC25-780-110 - Water demand management information

A. Each local government within the regional planning area shall provide information documenting existing water demand management plans or practices to assist in the development of the regional water supply plan.

B. As part of a long-term strategy, a regional water supply plan shall address water conservation as a part of overall water demand management in accordance with the following requirements:

1. A regional water supply plan shall describe strategies for more efficient use of water that are used within the regional planning area. The type of measures to be described may include the adoption and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) sections that limit maximum flow of water closets, urinals, and appliances; use of low-water use landscaping; and increases in irrigation efficiency.

2. A regional water supply plan shall describe the water conservation measures used within the regional planning area to conserve water through the reduction of use. The types of measures to be described may include technical, educational, and financial programs.

3. A regional water supply plan shall describe, within the regional planning area, the practices to address water loss in the maintenance of water systems to reduce unaccounted for water loss. The types of items to be described may include leak detection and repair and old distribution line replacement.

C. Current water conservation practices, techniques, and technologies shall be considered in projecting water demand pursuant to 9VAC25-780-100 D.

9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-780-110

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 2, eff. November 2, 2005; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 2, eff. 10/9/2024.

Statutory Authority: §§ 62.1-44.15 and 62.1-44.38:1 of the Code of Virginia.