Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations [9 VAC 25 ‑ 790]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Provides for control of sewerage and sewage treatment works
State Authority Section 62.1-44.19 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (9) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Erica Duncan 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: erica.duncan@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)337-5407    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations to include a reporting requirement for all septic systems taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems - see action summary concerning NOIRA comment period extension Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/30/2025.
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.
Amendments to licensed operator requirements in response to Chapter 178 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024.
2023 40 CFR Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2024.
Final Exempt CH 790 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 11/23/2022.
40 CFR Annual Update 2017 and Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018.
Transfer of Regulations Pertaining to Biosolids to State Water Control Board
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2008.
Adoption of Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Attorney General review in progress.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/4/2021 Agency Completed Amend