Proposed Text
A. All state waters, including wetlands, are designated for the following uses: recreational uses, e.g., swimming and boating; the propagation and growth of a balanced, indigenous population of aquatic life, including game fish, which might reasonably be expected to inhabit them; wildlife; and the production of edible and marketable natural resources, e.g., fish and shellfish.
B. Subcategories of the propagation and growth of a balanced indigenous population of aquatic life, including game fish designated use for waters in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries are listed in this subsection.
1. Migratory Fish Spawning and Nursery Designated Use: waters in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries that protect the survival, growth and propagation of the early life stages of a balanced, indigenous population of anadromous, semi-anadromous, catadromous and tidal-fresh resident fish species inhabiting spawning and nursery grounds. This designated use extends from the end of tidal waters to the downriver end of spawning and nursery habitats that have been determined through a composite of all targeted anadromous and semi-anadromous fish species' spawning and nursery habitats (see boundaries in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2004, Technical Support Document for Identification of Chesapeake Bay Designated Uses and Attainability 2004 Addendum, Chesapeake Bay Program Office, Annapolis, Maryland). This designated use extends horizontally from the shoreline of the body of water to the adjacent shoreline, and extends down through the water column to the bottom water-sediment interface. This use applies February 1 through May 31 and applies in addition to the open-water use described in this subsection.
2. Shallow-water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Designated Use: waters in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries that support the survival, growth and propagation of submerged aquatic vegetation (rooted, underwater bay grasses). This use applies April 1 through October 31 in tidal-fresh, oligohaline and mesohaline Chesapeake Bay Program segments, and March 1 through November 30 in polyhaline Chesapeake Bay Program segments and applies in addition to the open-water use described in this subsection.
3. Open Water Aquatic Life Designated Use: waters in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries that protect the survival, growth and propagation of a balanced, indigenous population of aquatic life inhabiting open-water habitats. This designated use applies year-round but the vertical boundaries change seasonally. October 1 through May 31, the open water aquatic life use extends horizontally from the shoreline at mean low water, to the adjacent shoreline, and extending through the water column to the bottom water-sediment interface. June 1 through September 30, if a pycnocline is present and, in combination with bottom bathymetry and water column circulation patterns, presents a barrier to oxygen replenishment of deeper waters, this designated use extends down into the water column only as far as the upper boundary of the pycnocline. June 1 through September 30, if a pycnocline is present but other physical circulation patterns (such as influx of oxygen rich oceanic bottom waters) provide for oxygen replenishment of deeper waters, the open-water aquatic life designated use extends down into the bottom water-sediment interface (see boundaries in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2004 Technical Support Document for Identification of Chesapeake Bay Designated Uses and Attainability 2004 Addendum, Chesapeake Bay Program Office, Annapolis, Maryland). This designated use includes the migratory fish spawning and nursery and shallow-water submerged aquatic vegetation uses.
4. Deep Water Aquatic Life Designated Use: waters in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries that protect the survival and growth of a balanced, indigenous population of aquatic life inhabiting deep-water habitats. This designated use extends to the tidally influenced waters located between the upper and lower boundaries of the pycnocline where, in combination with bottom bathymetry and water circulation patterns, a pycnocline is present and presents a barrier to oxygen replenishment of deeper waters. In some areas, the deep-water designated use extends from the upper boundary of the pycnocline down to the bottom water-sediment interface (see boundaries in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2004 Technical Support Document for Identification of Chesapeake Bay Designated Uses and Attainability 2004 Addendum, Chesapeake Bay Program Office, Annapolis, Maryland) and the updated boundaries in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem and Mobjack Bay as described in the DEQ 2025 technical support document titled "Boundary of the Deep Water Designated Use in Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Mainstem". This use applies June 1 through September 30.
5. Deep Channel Seasonal Refuge Designated Use: waters in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries that protect the survival of a balanced, indigenous population of benthic infauna and epifauna inhabiting deep-channel habitats. This designated use extends to the tidally influenced waters at depths greater than the lower boundary of the pycnocline in areas where, in combination with bottom bathymetry and water circulation patterns, the pycnocline presents a barrier to oxygen replenishment of deeper waters (see boundaries in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2004 Technical Support Document for Identification of Chesapeake Bay Designated Uses and Attainability 2004 Addendum, Chesapeake Bay Program Office, Annapolis, Maryland). This use applies June 1 through September 30.
C. In designating uses of a water body and the appropriate criteria for those uses, the board shall take into consideration the water quality standards of downstream waters and shall ensure that its water quality standards provide for the attainment and maintenance of the water quality standards of downstream waters.
D. The board may adopt subcategories of a use and set the appropriate criteria to reflect varying needs of such subcategories of uses, for instance, to differentiate between cold water (trout streams) and warm water fisheries.
E. At a minimum, uses are deemed attainable if they can be achieved by the imposition of effluent limits required under §§ 301(b)(1)(A) and (B) and 306 of the Clean Water Act and cost-effective and reasonable best management practices for nonpoint source control.
F. Prior to adding or removing any use, or establishing subcategories of a use, the board shall provide notice and an opportunity for a public hearing under the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
G. The board may adopt seasonal uses as an alternative to reclassifying a water body or segment thereof to uses requiring less stringent water quality criteria. If seasonal uses are adopted, water quality criteria should be adjusted to reflect the seasonal uses; however, such criteria shall not preclude the attainment and maintenance of a more protective use in another season.
H. The board may remove a designated use which is not an existing use, or establish subcategories of a use, if the board can demonstrate that attaining the designated use is not feasible because:
1. Naturally occurring pollutant concentrations prevent the attainment of the use;
2. Natural, ephemeral, intermittent or low flow conditions or water levels prevent the attainment of the use unless these conditions may be compensated for by the discharge of sufficient volume of effluent discharges without violating state water conservation requirements to enable uses to be met;
3. Human caused conditions or sources of pollution prevent the attainment of the use and cannot be remedied or would cause more environmental damage to correct than to leave in place;
4. Dams, diversions or other types of hydrologic modifications preclude the attainment of the use, and it is not feasible to restore the water body to its original condition or to operate such modification in a way that would result in the attainment of the use;
5. Physical conditions related to the natural features of the water body, such as the lack of a proper substrate, cover, flow, depth, pools, riffles, and the like, unrelated to water quality, preclude attainment of aquatic life protection uses; or
6. Controls more stringent than those required by §§ 301(b) and 306 of the Clean Water Act would result in substantial and widespread economic and social impact.
I. The board may not remove designated uses if:
1. They are existing uses, unless a use requiring more stringent criteria is added; or
2. Such uses will be attained by implementing effluent limits required under §§ 301(b)(1)(A) and (B) and 306 of the Clean Water Act and by implementing cost-effective and reasonable best management practices for nonpoint source control.
J. Where existing water quality standards specify designated uses less than those which are presently being attained, the board shall revise its standards to reflect the uses actually being attained.
K. The board must conduct a use attainability analysis whenever:
1. The board designates or has designated uses that do not include the uses specified in § 101(a)(2) of the Clean Water Act; or
2. The board wishes to remove a designated use that is specified in § 101(a)(2) of the Clean Water Act or to adopt subcategories of uses specified in § 101(a)(2) of the Clean Water Act which require less stringent criteria.
L. The board is not required to conduct a use attainability analysis under this chapter whenever designating uses which include those specified in subsection A of this section.
A. Instream water quality conditions shall not be acutely1 or chronically2 toxic except as allowed in 9VAC25-260-20 B (mixing zones). The following are definitions of acute and chronic toxicity conditions:
"Acute toxicity" means an adverse effect that usually occurs shortly after exposure to a pollutant. Lethality to an organism is the usual measure of acute toxicity. Where death is not easily detected, immobilization is considered equivalent to death.
"Chronic toxicity" means an adverse effect that is irreversible or progressive or occurs because the rate of injury is greater than the rate of repair during prolonged exposure to a pollutant. This includes low level, long-term effects such as reduction in growth or reproduction.
B. The following table is a list of numerical water quality criteria for specific parameters.
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Table of Parameters6, 7 |
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PARAMETER |
USE DESIGNATION |
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AQUATIC LIFE |
HUMAN HEALTH |
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FRESHWATER |
SALTWATER |
Public Water Supply3 |
All Other Surface Waters4 |
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Acute1 |
Chronic2 |
Acute1 |
Chronic2 |
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Acenapthene (µg/l) |
70 |
90 |
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Acrolein (µg/l) |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3 |
400 |
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Acrylonitrile (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.61 |
70 |
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Aldrin (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
3.0 |
1.3 |
0.0000077 |
0.0000077 |
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Aluminum (µg/l) 7429905 Acute and chronic freshwater aluminum criteria values for a site shall be calculated using the 2018 Aluminum Criteria Calculator (Aluminum Criteria Calculator V.2.0.xlsx), or a calculator in R or other software package using the same 1985 Guidelines calculation approach and underlying model equations as in the Aluminum Criteria Calculator V.2.0.xlsx, as defined in EPA's Final Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Aluminum. (EPA-822-R-18-001, 2018) Values displayed in the table are examples of criteria calculated by the model using the indicated input parameters for pH, hardness, and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC). Freshwater criteria expressed as total recoverable. |
1,300 pH= 7.0 Total hardness (CaCO3) = 25 mg/l DOC = 5.0 mg/l |
500 pH= 7.0 Total hardness (CaCO3) = 25 mg/l DOC = 5.0 mg/l |
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Ammonia (µg/l) Chronic criterion is a 30-day average concentration not to be exceeded more than once every three years on the average.(see 9VAC25-260-155) |
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Anthracene (µg/l) |
300 |
400 |
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Antimony (µg/l) |
5.3 |
580 |
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Arsenic (µg/l)5 |
340 |
150 |
69 |
36 |
10 |
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Bacteria |
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Barium (µg/l) |
2,000 |
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Benzene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5 |
5.8 |
160 |
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Benzidine (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5 |
0.0014 |
0.11 |
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Benzo (a) anthracene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5 |
0.012 |
0.013 |
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Benzo (b) fluoranthene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5 |
0.012 |
0.013 |
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Benzo (k) fluoranthene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5 |
0.12 |
0.13 |
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Benzo (a) pyrene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5 |
0.0012 |
0.0013 |
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Bis2-Chloroethyl Ether (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5 |
0.30 |
22 |
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2,2'-Oxybis(1-Chloropropane) (µg/l) |
200 |
4,000 |
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Bis2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. Synonym = Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate. |
3.2 |
3.7 |
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Bromoform (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
70 |
1,200 |
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Butyl benzyl phthalate (µg/l) |
1.0 |
1.0 |
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Cadmium (µg/l)5 Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400. Freshwater acute criterion (µg/l) Freshwater chronic criterion (µg/l) WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F e = natural antilogarithm ln = natural logarithm CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic) CFa = 1.136672-[(ln hardness)(0.041838)] CFc = 1.101672-[(ln hardness)(0.041838)] |
1.8 |
0.72 |
33 |
7.9 |
5 |
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Carbon tetrachloride (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
4.0 |
50 |
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Carbaryl (µg/l) |
2.1 |
2.1 |
1.6 |
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Chlordane (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
2.4 |
0.0043 |
0.09 |
0.0040 |
0.0031 |
0.0032 |
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Chloride (µg/l) Human health criterion to maintain acceptable taste and aesthetic quality and applies at the drinking water intake. Chloride criteria do not apply in Class II transition zones (see subsection C of this section). |
860,000 |
230,000 |
250,000 |
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Chlorine, Total Residual (µg/l) In DWR class i and ii trout waters (9VAC25-260-390 through 9VAC25-260-540) or waters with threatened or endangered species are subject to the halogen ban (9VAC25-260-110). |
19 See 9VAC25-260-110 |
11 See 9VAC25-260-110 |
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Chlorine Produced Oxidant (µg/l) |
13 |
7.5 |
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Chlorobenzene (µg/l) |
100 |
800 |
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Chlorodibromomethane (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
8.0 |
210 |
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Chloroform (µg/l) |
60 |
2,000 |
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2-Chloronaphthalene (µg/l) |
800 |
1,000 |
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2-Chlorophenol (µg/l) |
30 |
800 |
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Chlorpyrifos (µg/l) |
0.083 |
0.041 |
0.011 |
0.0056 |
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Chromium III (µg/l)5 Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate CaCO3 mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400. Freshwater acute criterion µg/l WER [e{0.8190[ln(hardness)]+3.7256}] (CFa) Freshwater chronic criterion µg/l WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140.F e = natural antilogarithm ln = natural logarithm CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic) CFa= 0.316 CFc=0.860 |
570 |
74 |
100 (total Cr) |
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Chromium VI (µg/l)5 |
16 |
11 |
1,100 |
50 |
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Chrysene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
1.2 |
1.3 |
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Copper (µg/l)5 Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate CaCO3 mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400. Freshwater acute criterion (µg/l) WER [e {0.9422[ln(hardness)]-1.700}] (CFa) Freshwater chronic criterion (µg/l) WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F. e = natural antilogarithm ln = natural logarithm CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic) CFa = 0.960 CFc = 0.960 Alternate copper criteria in freshwater: the freshwater criteria for copper can also be calculated using the EPA 2007 Biotic Ligand Model (See 9VAC25-260-140 G). Acute saltwater criterion is a 24-hour average not to be exceeded more than once every three years on the average. |
13 |
9.0 |
9.3 |
6.0 |
1,300 |
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Cyanide, Free (µg/l) |
22 |
5.2 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
4 |
400 |
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DDD (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.0012 |
0.0012 |
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DDE (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.00018 |
0.00018 |
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DDT (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. Total concentration of DDT and metabolites shall not exceed aquatic life criteria. |
1.1 |
0.0010 |
0.13 |
0.0010 |
0.00030 |
0.00030 |
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Demeton (µg/l) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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Diazinon (µg/l) |
0.17 |
0.17 |
0.82 |
0.82 |
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Dibenz (a, h) anthracene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.0012 |
0.0013 |
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1,2-Dichlorobenzene (µg/l) 95501 |
1,000 |
3,000 |
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1,3-Dichlorobenzene (µg/l) 541731 |
7 |
10 |
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1,4 Dichlorobenzene (µg/l) |
300 |
900 |
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3,3 Dichlorobenzidine (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.49 |
1.5 |
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Dichlorobromomethane (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
9.5 |
270 |
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1,2 Dichloroethane (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
99 |
6,500 |
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1,1 Dichloroethylene (µg/l) |
300 |
20,000 |
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1,2-trans-dichloroethylene (µg/l) |
100 |
4,000 |
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2,4 Dichlorophenol (µg/l) |
10 |
60 |
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2,4 Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (Chlorophenoxy Herbicide) (2,4-D) (µg/l) |
1,300 |
12,000 |
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1,2-Dichloropropane (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
9.0 |
310 |
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1,3-Dichloropropene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
2.7 |
120 |
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Dieldrin (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.24 |
0.056 |
0.71 |
0.0019 |
0.000012 |
0.000012 |
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Diethyl Phthalate (µg/l) |
600 |
600 |
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2,4 Dimethylphenol (µg/l) |
100 |
3,000 |
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Dimethyl Phthalate (µg/l) |
2,000 |
2,000 |
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Di-n-Butyl Phthalate (µg/l) |
20 |
30 |
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2,4 Dinitrophenol (µg/l) |
10 |
300 |
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Dinitrophenols (µg/l) |
10 |
1,000 |
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2-Methyl-4,6-Dinitrophenol (µg/l) |
2 |
30 |
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2,4 Dinitrotoluene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.49 |
17 |
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Dioxin 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (µg/l) |
4.6 E-8 |
4.7 E-8 |
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1,2-Diphenylhydrazine (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.3 |
2.0 |
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Dissolved Oxygen (µg/l) |
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Alpha-Endosulfan (µg/l) Total concentration alpha and beta-endosulfan shall not exceed aquatic life criteria. |
0.22 |
0.056 |
0.034 |
0.0087 |
20 |
30 |
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Beta-Endosulfan (µg/l) Total concentration alpha and beta-endosulfan shall not exceed aquatic life criteria. |
0.22 |
0.056 |
0.034 |
0.0087 |
20 |
40 |
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Endosulfan Sulfate (µg/l) |
20 |
40 |
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Endrin (µg/l) |
0.086 |
0.036 |
0.037 |
0.0023 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
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Endrin Aldehyde (µg/l) |
1 |
1 |
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Ethylbenzene (µg/l) |
68 |
130 |
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Fecal Coliform |
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Fluoranthene (µg/l) |
20 |
20 |
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Fluorene (µg/l) |
50 |
70 |
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Foaming Agents (µg/l) Criterion measured as methylene blue active substances. Criterion to maintain acceptable taste, odor, or aesthetic quality of drinking water and applies at the drinking water intake. |
500 |
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Guthion (µg/l) |
0.01 |
0.01 |
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Heptachlor (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.52 |
0.0038 |
0.053 |
0.0036 |
0.000059 |
0.000059 |
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Heptachlor Epoxide (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.52 |
0.0038 |
0.053 |
0.0036 |
0.00032 |
0.00032 |
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Hexachlorobenzene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.00079 |
0.00079 |
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Hexachlorobutadiene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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Hexachlorocyclohexane Alpha-BHC (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.0036 |
0.0039 |
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Hexachlorocyclohexane Beta-BHC (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.080 |
0.14 |
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Hexachlorocyclohexane (µg/l) (Lindane) Gamma-BHC |
0.95 |
0.16 |
4.2 |
4.4 |
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Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH)-Technical (µg/l) 608731 Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.066 |
0.1 |
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Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (µg/l) |
4 |
4 |
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Hexachloroethane (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
1 |
1 |
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Hydrogen sulfide (µg/l) |
2.0 |
2.0 |
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Indeno (1,2,3,-cd) pyrene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.012 |
0.013 |
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Iron (µg/l) Criterion to maintain acceptable taste, odor, or aesthetic quality of drinking water and applies at the drinking water intake. |
300 |
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Isophorone (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
340 |
18,000 |
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Kepone (µg/l) |
zero |
zero |
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Lead (µg/l)5 Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate CaCO3 mg/l and the water effect ratio. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400. Freshwater acute criterion (µg/l) Freshwater chronic criterion (µg/l) WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F e = natural antilogarithm ln = natural logarithm CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic) CFa = 1.46203-[(ln hardness)(0.145712)] CFc = 1.46203-[(ln hardness)(0.145712)] |
94 |
11 |
230 X WER |
8.8 X WER |
15 |
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Malathion (µg/l) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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Mercury (µg/l) 5 |
1.4 |
0.77 |
1.8 |
0.94 |
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Methyl Bromide (µg/l) |
100 |
10,000 |
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3-Methyl-4-Chlorophenol |
500 |
2,000 |
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Methyl Mercury (Fish Tissue Criterion mg/kg) 8 |
0.30 |
0.30 |
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Methylene Chloride (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. Synonym = Dichloromethane |
20 |
1,000 |
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Methoxychlor (µg/l) |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
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Mirex (µg/l) |
zero |
zero |
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Nickel (µg/l)5 Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate CaCO3 mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400. Freshwater acute criterion (µg/l) Freshwater chronic criterion (µg/l) WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F e = natural antilogarithm ln = natural logarithm CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic) CFa = 0.998 CFc = 0.997 |
180 |
20 |
74 X WER |
8.2 X WER |
470 |
1,500 |
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Nitrate as N (µg/l) |
10,000 |
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Nitrobenzene (µg/l) |
10 |
600 |
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N-Nitrosodimethylamine (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.0065 |
27 |
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N-Nitrosodiphenylamine (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
30 |
55 |
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N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.047 |
4.6 |
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Nonylphenol (µg/l) |
28 |
6.6 |
7.0 |
1.7 |
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Parathion (µg/l) |
0.065 |
0.013 |
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PCB Total (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.014 |
0.030 |
0.00058 |
0.00058 |
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Pentachlorobenzene (µg/l) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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Pentachlorophenol (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria risk level at 10-5. Freshwater acute criterion (µg/l) Freshwater chronic criterion (µg/l) |
8.7 |
6.7 |
13 |
7.9 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (µg/l) 45285516; 335671; 3825261 |
3,100 |
100 See footnote 9 for tissue values |
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Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) (µg/l) 45298906; 1763231; 2795393; 56773423; 4021470; 29457725 |
71 |
0.25 See footnote 10 for tissue values |
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pH See 9VAC25-260-50 |
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Phenol (µg/l) |
4,000 |
300,000 |
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Phosphorus Elemental (µg/l) |
0.10 |
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Pyrene (µg/l) |
20 |
30 |
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Radionuclides |
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Gross Alpha Particle Activity (pCi/L) |
15 |
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Beta Particle & Photon Activity (mrem/yr) (formerly man-made radionuclides) |
4 |
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Combined Radium 226 and 228 (pCi/L) |
5 |
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Uranium (µg/L) 7440611 |
30 |
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Selenium (µg/l)5 WER shall not be used for freshwater acute and chronic criteria. Freshwater criteria expressed as total recoverable. |
20 |
5.0 |
290 X WER |
71 |
160 |
3,800 |
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Silver (µg/l)5 Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400. Freshwater acute criterion (µg/l) WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F e = natural antilogarithm ln = natural logarithm CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic) CFa = 0.85 |
3.4; CaCO3 = 100 |
1.9 X WER |
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Sulfate (µg/l) Criterion to maintain acceptable taste, odor, or aesthetic quality of drinking water and applies at the drinking water intake. |
250,000 |
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Temperature See 9VAC25-260-50 |
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1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene 95943 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
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1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
2.0 |
30 |
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Tetrachloroethylene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
100 |
290 |
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Thallium (µg/l) |
0.22 |
0.43 |
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Toluene (µg/l) |
57 |
520 |
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Total Dissolved Solids (µg/l) |
500,000 |
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Toxaphene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.73 |
0.0002 |
0.21 |
0.0002 |
0.0070 |
0.0071 |
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Tributyltin (µg/l) |
0.46 |
0.072 |
0.42 |
0.0074 |
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1, 2, 4 Trichlorobenzene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.71 |
0.76 |
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1,1,1-Trichloroethane |
10,000 |
200,000 |
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1,1,2-Trichloroethane (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
5.5 |
89 |
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Trichloroethylene (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
6.0 |
70 |
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2, 4, 5 –Trichlorophenol |
300 |
600 |
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2, 4, 6-Trichlorophenol (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
15 |
28 |
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2-(2, 4, 5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid (Silvex) (µg/l) |
100 |
400 |
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Vinyl Chloride (µg/l) Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. |
0.22 |
16 |
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Zinc (µg/l)5 Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum, hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400. Freshwater acute criterion (µg/l) Freshwater chronic criterion (µg/l) WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F e = natural antilogarithm ln = natural logarithm CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic) CFa = 0.978 CFc = 0.986 |
120 CaCO3 = 100 |
120 CaCO3 = 100 |
90 |
81 |
7,000 |
23,000 |
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1One hour average concentration not to be exceeded more than once every 3 years on the average, unless otherwise noted. 2Four-day average concentration not to be exceeded more than once every 3 years on the average, unless otherwise noted. 3Criteria have been calculated to protect human health from toxic effects through drinking water and fish consumption, unless otherwise noted and apply in segments designated as PWS in 9VAC25-260-390 through 9VAC25-260-540. Human health criteria are based on the assumption of average amount of exposure on a long-term basis. 4Criteria have been calculated to protect human health from toxic effects through fish consumption, unless otherwise noted and apply in all other surface waters not designated as PWS in 9VAC25-260-390 through 9VAC25-260-540. Human health criteria are based on the assumption of average amount of exposure on a long-term basis. 5Acute and chronic saltwater and freshwater aquatic life criteria apply to the biologically available form of the metal and apply as a function of the pollutant's water effect ratio (WER) as defined in 9VAC25-260-140 F (WER X criterion). Metals measured as dissolved shall be considered to be biologically available, or, because local receiving water characteristics may otherwise affect the biological availability of the metal, the biologically available equivalent measurement of the metal can be further defined by determining a water effect ratio (WER) and multiplying the numerical value shown in 9VAC25-260-140 B by the WER. Refer to 9VAC25-260-140 F. Values displayed above in the table are examples and correspond to a WER of 1.0. Metals criteria have been adjusted to convert the total recoverable fraction to dissolved fraction using a conversion factor. Criteria that change with hardness have the conversion factor listed in the table above. 6The flows listed below are default design flows for calculating steady state wasteload allocations unless statistically valid methods are employed which demonstrate compliance with the duration and return frequency of the water quality criteria.
The following are defined for this section: "1Q10" means the lowest flow averaged over a period of 1 day which on a statistical basis can be expected to occur once every 10 climatic years. "7Q10" means the lowest flow averaged over a period of 7 consecutive days that can be statistically expected to occur once every 10 climatic years. "30Q5" means the lowest flow averaged over a period of 30 consecutive days that can be statistically expected to occur once every 5 climatic years. "30Q10" means the lowest flow averaged over a period of 30 consecutive days that can be statistically expected to occur once every 10 climatic years. "Averaged" means an arithmetic mean. "Climatic year" means a year beginning on April 1 and ending on March 31. 7The criteria listed in this table are two significant digits with the exception of criteria values for the animal tissue concentrations for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). In Footnote 8, all digits for these criteria values are significant. For other criteria that are referenced to other sections of this regulation in this table, all numbers listed as criteria values are significant. 8The fish tissue criterion for methylmercury applies to a concentration of 0.30 mg/kg as wet weight in edible tissue for species of fish and shellfish resident in a waterbody that are commonly eaten in the area and have commercial, recreational, or subsistence value. 9 Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) - Duration for invertebrate/fish tissue is instantaneous and not to be exceeded. 1.18 mg/kg wet weight in invertebrate whole-body tissue. 6.49 mg/kg wet weight fish whole-body tissue. 0.133 mg/kg wet weight fish muscle tissue. 10 Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) - Duration for invertebrate/fish tissue is instantaneous and not to be exceeded. 0.028 mg/kg wet weight in invertebrate whole-body tissue. 0.201 mg/kg wet weight fish whole-body tissue. 0.087 mg/kg wet weight fish muscle tissue. |
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C. Application of freshwater and saltwater numerical criteria. The numerical water quality criteria listed in subsection B of this section (excluding dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature) shall be applied according to the following classes of waters (see 9VAC25-260-50) and boundary designations:
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CLASS OF WATERS |
NUMERICAL CRITERIA |
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I and II (Estuarine Waters) |
Saltwater criteria apply |
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II (Transition Zone) |
More stringent of either the freshwater or saltwater criteria apply |
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II (Tidal Freshwater), III, IV, V, VI and VII |
Freshwater criteria apply |
The following describes the boundary designations for Class II, (estuarine, transition zone and tidal freshwater waters) by river basin:
1. Rappahannock Basin. Tidal freshwater is from the fall line of the Rappahannock River to the upstream boundary of the transition zone including all tidal tributaries that enter the tidal freshwater Rappahannock River.
Transition zone upstream boundary – N38° 4' 56.59"/W76° 58' 47.93" (430 feet east of Hutchinson Swamp) to N38° 5' 23.33"/W76° 58' 24.39" (0.7 miles upstream of Peedee Creek).
Transition zone downstream boundary – N37° 58' 45.80"/W76° 55' 28.75" (1,000 feet downstream of Jenkins Landing) to N37° 59' 20.07/W76° 53' 45.09" (0.33 miles upstream of Mulberry Point). All tidal waters that enter the transition zone are themselves transition zone waters.
Estuarine waters are from the downstream boundary of the transition zone to the mouth of the Rappahannock River (Buoy 6), including all tidal tributaries that enter the estuarine waters of the Rappahannock River.
2. York Basin. Tidal freshwater is from the fall line of the Mattaponi River at N37° 47' 20.03"/W77° 6' 15.16" (800 feet upstream of the Route 360 bridge in Aylett) to the upstream boundary of the Mattaponi River transition zone, and from the fall line of the Pamunkey River at N37° 41' 22.64"/W77° 12' 50.83" (2,000 feet upstream of Totopotomy Creek) to the upstream boundary of the Pamunkey River transition zone, including all tidal tributaries that enter the tidal freshwaters of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers.
Mattaponi River transition zone upstream boundary – N37° 39' 29.65"/W76° 52' 53.29" (1,000 feet upstream of Mitchell Hill Creek) to N37° 39' 24.20"/W76° 52' 55.87" (across from Courthouse Landing).
Mattaponi River transition zone downstream boundary – N37° 32' 19.76"/W76° 47' 29.41" (old Lord Delaware Bridge, west side) to N37° 32' 13.25"/W76° 47' 10.30" (old Lord Delaware Bridge, east side).
Pamunkey River transition zone upstream boundary – N37° 32' 36.63"/W76° 58' 29.88" (Cohoke Marsh, 0.9 miles upstream of Turkey Creek) to N37° 32' 36.51"/W76° 58' 36.48" (0.75 miles upstream of creek at Cook Landing).
Pamunkey River transition zone downstream boundary – N37° 31' 57.90"/W76° 48' 38.22" (old Eltham Bridge, west side) to N37° 32' 6.25"/W76° 48' 18.82" (old Eltham Bridge, east side).
All tidal tributaries that enter the transition zones of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers are themselves in the transition zone.
Estuarine waters are from the downstream boundary of the transition zones of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers to the mouth of the York River (Tue Marsh Light) including all tidal tributaries that enter the estuarine waters of the York River.
3. James Basin. Tidal freshwater is from the fall line of the James River in the City of Richmond upstream of Mayo Bridge to the upstream boundary of the transition zone, including all tidal tributaries that enter the tidal freshwater James River.
James River transition zone upstream boundary – N37° 14' 28.25"/W76° 56' 44.47" (at Tettington) to N37° 13' 38.56"/W76° 56' 47.13" (0.3 miles downstream of Sloop Point).
Chickahominy River transition zone upstream boundary – N37° 25' 44.79"/W77° 1' 41.76" (Holly Landing). N37°24'25"/W76°56'16" (Walker's Dam).
Transition zone downstream boundary – N37° 12' 7.23"/W76° 37' 34.70" (near Carters Grove Home, 1.25 miles downstream of Grove Creek) to N37° 9' 17.23"/W76° 40' 13.45" (0.7 miles upstream of Hunnicutt Creek). All tidal waters that enter the transition zone are themselves transition zone waters.
Estuarine waters are from the downstream transition zone boundary to the mouth of the James River (Buoy 25) including all tidal tributaries that enter the estuarine waters of the James River.
4. Potomac Basin. Tidal freshwater includes all tidal tributaries that enter the Potomac River from its fall line at the Chain Bridge (N38° 55' 46.28"/W77° 6' 59.23") to the upstream transition zone boundary near Quantico, Virginia.
Transition zone includes all tidal tributaries that enter the Potomac River from N38° 31' 27.05"/W77° 17' 7.06" (midway between Shipping Point and Quantico Pier) to N38° 23' 22.78"/W77° 1' 45.50" (one mile southeast of Mathias Point).
Estuarine waters includes all tidal tributaries that enter the Potomac River from the downstream transition zone boundary to the mouth of the Potomac River (Buoy 44B).
5. Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean, and small coastal basins. Estuarine waters include the Atlantic Ocean tidal tributaries, and the Chesapeake Bay and its small coastal basins from the Virginia state line to the mouth of the bay (a line from Cape Henry drawn through Buoys 3 and 8 to Fishermans Island), and its tidal tributaries, excluding the Potomac tributaries and those tributaries listed in subdivisions 1 through 4 of this subsection.
6. Chowan River Basin. Tidal freshwater includes the Northwest River and its tidal tributaries from the Virginia-North Carolina state line to the free flowing portion, the Blackwater River and its tidal tributaries from the Virginia-North Carolina state line to the end of tidal waters at approximately state route 611 at river mile 20.90, the Nottoway River and its tidal tributaries from the Virginia-North Carolina state line to the end of tidal waters at approximately Route 674, and the North Landing River and its tidal tributaries from the Virginia-North Carolina state line to the Great Bridge Lock.
Transition zone includes Back Bay and its tributaries in the City of Virginia Beach to the Virginia-North Carolina state line.
D. Site-specific modifications to numerical water quality criteria.
1. The board may consider site-specific modifications to numerical water quality criteria in subsection B of this section where the applicant or permittee demonstrates that the alternate numerical water quality criteria are sufficient to protect all designated uses (see 9VAC25-260-10) of that particular surface water segment or body.
2. Any demonstration for site-specific human health criteria shall be restricted to a reevaluation of the bioconcentration or bioaccumulation properties of the pollutant. The exceptions to this restriction are for site-specific criteria for taste, odor, and aesthetic compounds noted by double asterisks in subsection B of this section and nitrates.
3. Procedures for promulgation and review of site-specific modifications to numerical water quality criteria resulting from subdivisions 1 and 2 of this subsection.
a. Proposals describing the details of the site-specific study shall be submitted to the board's staff for approval prior to commencing the study.
b. Any site-specific modification shall be promulgated as a regulation in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). All site-specific modifications shall be listed in 9VAC25-260-310 (Special standards and requirements).
E. Variances to water quality standards.
1. A variance from numeric criteria may be granted to a discharger if it can be demonstrated that one or more of the conditions in 9VAC25-260-10 H limit the attainment of one or more specific designated uses.
a. Variances shall apply only to the discharger to whom they are granted and shall be reevaluated and either continued, modified, or revoked at the time of permit issuance. At that time the permittee shall make a showing that the conditions for granting the variance still apply.
b. Variances shall be described in the public notice published for the permit. The decision to approve a variance shall be subject to the public participation requirements of the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation, 9VAC25-31.
c. Variances shall not prevent the maintenance and protection of existing uses or exempt the discharger or regulated activity from compliance with other appropriate technology or water quality-based limits or best management practices.
d. Variances granted under this section shall not apply to new discharges.
e. Variances shall be submitted by the department's Division of Scientific Research or its successors to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval or disapproval.
f. A list of variances granted shall be maintained by the department's Division of Scientific Research or its successors.
2. None of the variances in this subsection shall apply to the halogen ban section (9VAC25-260-110) or temperature criteria in 9VAC25-260-50 if superseded by § 316(a) of the Clean Water Act requirements. No variances in this subsection shall apply to the criteria that are designed to protect human health from carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic toxic effects (subsection B of this section) with the exception of the metals, and the taste, odor, and aesthetic compounds noted by double asterisks and nitrates, listed in subsection B of this section.
F. Water effect ratio.
1. A water effects ratio (WER) shall be determined by measuring the effect of receiving water (as it is or will be affected by any discharges) on the bioavailability or toxicity of a metal by using standard test organisms and a metal to conduct toxicity tests simultaneously in receiving water and laboratory water. The ratio of toxicities of the metals in the two waters is the WER (toxicity in receiving water divided by toxicity in laboratory water equals WER). Once an acceptable WER for a metal is established, the numerical value for the metal in subsection B of this section is multiplied by the WER to produce an instream concentration that will protect designated uses. This instream concentration shall be utilized in permitting decisions.
2. The WER shall be assigned a value of 1.0 unless the applicant or permittee demonstrates to the department's satisfaction in a permit proceeding that another value is appropriate, or unless available data allow the department to compute a WER for the receiving waters. The applicant or permittee is responsible for proposing and conducting the study to develop a WER. The study may require multiple testing over several seasons. The applicant or permittee shall obtain the department's Division of Scientific Research or its successor approval of the study protocol and the final WER.
3. 9VAC25-31-230 C requires that permit limits for metals be expressed as total recoverable measurements. To that end, the study used to establish the WER may be based on total recoverable measurements of the metals.
4. The WER is established in a permit proceeding, shall be described in the public notice associated with the permit proceeding, and applies only to the applicant or permittee in that proceeding. The department's action to approve or disapprove a WER is a case decision, not an amendment to the present regulation.
The decision to approve or disapprove a WER shall be subject to the public participation requirements of Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Regulation, Part IV (9VAC25-31-260 et seq.). A list of final WERs will be maintained by the department's Division of Scientific Research or its successor.
5. A WER shall not be used for the freshwater and saltwater chronic mercury criteria or the freshwater acute and chronic selenium criteria.
G. Biotic Ligand Model for copper. On a case-by-case basis, EPA's 2007 copper criteria (EPA-822-F-07-001) biotic ligand model (BLM) for copper may be used to determine alternate copper criteria for freshwater sites. The copper Biotic Ligand Model (BLM) may be used as an alternative to the hardness-based freshwater copper criteria in 9VAC25-260-140.B. The copper BLM is described in the document "Aquatic Life Ambient Freshwater Quality Criteria for Copper" (EPA-822-R-07-001). Site-specific BLM derived criteria, where established, will supersede hardness-based criteria for freshwater copper. The BLM is a bioavailability model that uses receiving water characteristics to develop site-specific criteria.
1. Site-specific data for 10 parameters are needed to use the BLM. These parameters are temperature, pH, dissolved organic carbon, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfate, chloride, and alkalinity.
2. If sufficient data for these parameters are available, the BLM can be used to calculate alternate criteria values for the copper criteria. Any dataset used to develop BLM-based criteria shall be collected in accordance with a study plan approved by DEQ. The BLM criteria would be used instead of the hardness-based criteria and takes take the place of the hardness adjustment and the WER. A WER will not be applicable with the BLM.
A. Dissolved oxygen. The dissolved oxygen criteria in the following table apply to all Chesapeake Bay waters according to their specified designated use and supersede the dissolved oxygen criteria in 9VAC25-260-50.
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Designated Use |
Criteria Concentration/Duration |
Temporal Application |
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Migratory fish spawning and nursery |
7-day mean |
February 1 - May 31 |
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Instantaneous minimum |
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Open water1 |
30-day mean |
year-round2 |
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30-day mean |
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7-day mean |
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Instantaneous minimum Instantaneous minimum |
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Deep water |
30-day mean |
June 1 - September 30 |
|
1-day mean |
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Instantaneous minimum |
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Deep channel |
Instantaneous minimum |
June 1 - September 30 |
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1In applying this open water instantaneous criterion to the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries where the existing water quality for dissolved oxygen exceeds an instantaneous minimum of 3.2 mg/l, that higher water quality for dissolved oxygen shall be provided antidegradation protection in accordance with 9VAC25-260-30 A 2. 2Open-water dissolved oxygen criteria attainment is assessed separately over two time periods: summer (June 1- September 30) and nonsummer (October 1-May 31) months. |
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B. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and water clarity. Attainment of the shallow-water submerged aquatic vegetation designated use shall be determined using any one of the following criteria:
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Designated Use |
Chesapeake Bay Program Segment |
SAV Acres1 |
Percent Light-Through-Water2 |
Water Clarity Acres1 |
Temporal Application |
|
Shallow water submerged aquatic vegetation use |
CB5MH |
7,633 |
22% |
14,514 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
CB6PH |
1,267 |
22% |
3,168 |
March 1 - November 30 |
|
|
CB7PH |
15,107 |
22% |
34,085 |
March 1 - November 30 |
|
|
CB8PH |
11 |
22% |
28 |
March 1 - November 30 |
|
|
POTTF |
2,093 |
13% |
5,233 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
POTOH |
1,503 |
13% |
3,758 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
POTMH |
4,250 |
22% |
10,625 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
RPPTF |
66 |
13% |
165 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
RPPOH |
4 |
13% |
10 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
RPPMH |
5,380 |
22% |
13,450 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
CRRMH |
768 |
22% |
1,920 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
PIAMH |
3,479 |
22% |
8,014 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
MPNTF |
85 |
13% |
213 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
MPNOH |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
PMKTF |
187 |
13% |
468 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
PMKOH |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
YRKMH |
239 |
22% |
598 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
YRKPH |
2,793 |
22% |
6,982 |
March 1 - November 30 |
|
|
MOBPH |
15,901 |
22% |
33,990 |
March 1 - November 30 |
|
|
JMSTF2 |
266 |
13% |
665 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
JMSTF1 |
1,333 |
13% |
3,332 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
APPTF |
379 |
13% |
948 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
JMSOH |
15 |
13% |
38 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
CHKOH |
535 |
13% |
1,338 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
JMSMH |
531 |
22% |
1,328 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
JMSPH |
604 |
22% |
1,510 |
March 1 - November 30 |
|
|
WBEMH |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
SBEMH |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
EBEMH |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
ELIPH |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
LYNPH |
107 |
22% |
268 |
March 1 - November 30 |
|
|
POCOH |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
POCMH |
4,066 |
22% |
9,368 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
|
TANMH |
13,579 |
22% |
22,064 |
April 1 - October 31 |
|
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1The assessment period for SAV and water clarity acres shall be the single best year in the most recent three consecutive years. When three consecutive years of data are not available, a minimum of three years within the data assessment window shall be used. |
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2Percent light-through-water = 100e(-KdZ) where Kd is water column light attenuation coefficient and can be measured directly or converted from a measured secchi depth where Kd = 1.45/secchi depth. Z = depth at location of measurement of Kd. |
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C. Chlorophyll a.
|
Designated Use |
Chlorophyll a Narrative Criterion |
Temporal Application |
|
Open water |
Concentrations of chlorophyll a in free-floating microscopic aquatic plants (algae) shall not exceed levels that result in undesirable or nuisance aquatic plant life or render tidal waters unsuitable for the propagation and growth of a balanced, indigenous population of aquatic life or otherwise result in ecologically undesirable water quality conditions such as reduced water clarity, low dissolved oxygen, food supply imbalances, proliferation of species deemed potentially harmful to aquatic life or humans, or aesthetically objectionable conditions. |
March 1 - September 30 |
|
See 9VAC25-260-310 special standard bb for numerical chlorophyll criteria for the tidal James River. |
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D. Implementation.
1. Chesapeake Bay program segmentation scheme as described in Chesapeake Bay Program, 2004 Chesapeake Bay Program Analytical Segmentation Scheme-Revisions, Decisions and Rationales: 1983–2003, CBP/TRS 268/04, EPA 903-R-04-008, Chesapeake Bay Program, Annapolis, Maryland, and the Chesapeake Bay Program published 2005 addendum (CBP/TRS 278-06; EPA 903-R-05-004) is listed in the following table and shall be used as the spatial assessment unit to determine attainment of the criteria in this section for each designated use.
|
Chesapeake Bay Segment Description |
Segment Name1 |
Chesapeake Bay Segment Description |
Segment Name1 |
|
Lower Central Chesapeake Bay |
CB5MH |
Mobjack Bay |
MOBPH |
|
Western Lower Chesapeake Bay |
CB6PH |
Upper Tidal Fresh James River |
JMSTF2 |
|
Eastern Lower Chesapeake Bay |
CB7PH |
Lower Tidal Fresh James River |
JMSTF1 |
|
Mouth of the Chesapeake Bay |
CB8PH |
Appomattox River |
APPTF |
|
Upper Potomac River |
POTTF |
Middle James River |
JMSOH |
|
Middle Potomac River |
POTOH |
Chickahominy River |
CHKOH |
|
Lower Potomac River |
POTMH |
Lower James River |
JMSMH |
|
Upper Rappahannock River |
RPPTF |
Mouth of the James River |
JMSPH |
|
Middle Rappahannock River |
RPPOH |
Western Branch Elizabeth River |
WBEMH |
|
Lower Rappahannock River |
RPPMH |
Southern Branch Elizabeth River |
SBEMH |
|
Corrotoman River |
CRRMH |
Eastern Branch Elizabeth River |
EBEMH |
|
Piankatank River |
PIAMH |
Lafayette River |
LAFMH |
|
Upper Mattaponi River |
MPNTF |
Mouth of the Elizabeth River |
ELIPH |
|
Lower Mattaponi River |
MPNOH |
Lynnhaven River |
LYNPH |
|
Upper Pamunkey River |
PMKTF |
Middle Pocomoke River |
POCOH |
|
Lower Pamunkey River |
PMKOH |
Lower Pocomoke River |
POCMH |
|
Middle York River |
YRKMH |
Tangier Sound |
TANMH |
|
Lower York River |
YRKPH |
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1First three letters of segment name represent Chesapeake Bay segment description, letters four and five represent the salinity regime of that segment (TF = Tidal Fresh, OH = Oligohaline, MH = Mesohaline, and PH = Polyhaline) and a sixth space is reserved for subdivisions of that segment. |
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2. The assessment period shall be the most recent three consecutive years. When three consecutive years of data are not available, a minimum of three years within the data assessment window shall be used.
3. Attainment of these criteria shall be assessed through comparison of the generated The cumulative frequency distribution of the monitoring data to the applicable criteria reference curve for each designated use. If the monitoring data cumulative frequency curve is completely contained inside the reference curve, then the segment is in attainment of the designated use. The reference curves and procedures to be followed are published in method, where applicable, and other published methods approved by DEQ, shall be used to assess attainment of these criteria. These methods include procedures described in the USEPA, Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen, Water Clarity and Chlorophyll a for the Chesapeake Bay and Its Tidal Tributaries, EPA 903-R-03-002, April 2003 and the 2004 (EPA 903-R-03-002 October 2004), 2007 (CBP/TRS 285/07, EPA 903-R-07-003), 2007 (CBP/TRS 288/07, EPA 903-R-07-005), 2008 (CBP/TRS 290-08, EPA 903-R-08-001), 2010 (CBP/TRS 301-10, EPA 903-R-10-002), and 2017 (CBP/TRS 320-17, EPA 903-R-17-002) addenda. An exception to this requirement is in measuring attainment of the SAV and water clarity acres, which are compared directly to the criteria.
A. The criteria in subsection B of this section apply to the man-made lakes and reservoirs listed in this section. Additional man-made lakes and reservoirs may be added as new reservoirs are constructed or monitoring data become available from outside groups or future agency monitoring.
B. Whether or not algicide treatments are used, the chlorophyll a criteria apply to all waters on the list. The total phosphorus criteria apply only if a specific man-made lake or reservoir received algicide treatment during the monitoring and assessment period of April 1 through October 31.
The 90th percentile of the chlorophyll a data collected at one meter or less within the lacustrine portion of the man-made lake or reservoir between April 1 and October 31 shall not exceed the chlorophyll a criterion for that waterbody in each of the two most recent monitoring years that chlorophyll a data are available. For a waterbody that received algicide treatment, the median of the total phosphorus data collected at one meter or less within the lacustrine portion of the man-made lake or reservoir between April 1 and October 31 shall not exceed the total phosphorus criterion in each of the two most recent monitoring years that total phosphorus data are available.
Monitoring data used for assessment shall be from sampling locations within the lacustrine portion where observations are evenly distributed over the seven months from April 1 through October 31 and are in locations that are representative, either individually or collectively, of the condition of the man-made lake or reservoir.
|
Man-made Lake or Reservoir Name |
Location |
Chlorophyll a (μg/L) |
Total Phosphorus (μg/L) |
|
Abel Lake |
Stafford County |
35 |
40 |
|
Airfield Pond |
Sussex County |
35 |
40 |
|
Amelia Lake |
Amelia County |
35 |
40 |
|
Aquia Reservoir (Smith Lake) |
Stafford County |
35 |
40 |
|
Bark Camp Lake (Corder Bottom Lake, Lee/Scott/Wise Lake) |
Scott County |
35 |
40 |
|
Beaver Creek Reservoir |
Albemarle County |
35 |
40 |
|
Beaverdam Creek Reservoir (Beaverdam Reservoir) |
Bedford County |
35 |
40 |
|
Beaverdam Reservoir |
Loudoun County |
35 |
40 |
|
Bedford Reservoir (Stony Creek Reservoir) |
Bedford County |
35 |
40 |
|
Big Cherry Lake |
Wise County |
35 |
40 |
|
Breckenridge Reservoir |
Prince William County |
35 |
40 |
|
Briery Creek Lake |
Prince Edward County |
35 |
40 |
|
Brunswick Lake (County Pond) |
Brunswick County |
35 |
40 |
|
Burke Lake |
Fairfax County |
60 |
40 |
|
Carvin Cove Reservoir |
Botetourt County |
35 |
40 |
|
Cherrystone Reservoir |
Pittsylvania County |
35 |
40 |
|
Chickahominy Lake |
Charles City County |
35 |
40 |
|
Chris Green Lake |
Albemarle County |
35 |
40 |
|
Claytor Lake |
Pulaski County |
25 |
20 |
|
Clifton Forge Reservoir (Smith Creek Reservoir) |
Alleghany County |
35 |
20 |
|
Coles Run Reservoir |
Augusta County |
10 |
10 |
|
Curtis Lake |
Stafford County |
60 |
40 |
|
Diascund Creek Reservoir |
New Kent County |
35 |
40 |
|
Douthat Lake |
Bath County |
25 |
20 |
|
Elkhorn Lake |
Augusta County |
10 |
10 |
|
Emporia Lake (Meherrin Reservoir) |
Greensville County |
35 |
40 |
|
Fairystone Lake |
Henry County |
35 |
40 |
|
Falling Creek Reservoir |
Chesterfield County |
35 |
40 |
|
Fluvanna Ruritan Lake |
Fluvanna County |
60 |
40 |
|
Fort Pickett Reservoir |
Nottoway/Brunswick County |
35 |
40 |
|
Gatewood Reservoir |
Pulaski County |
35 |
40 |
|
Georges Creek Reservoir |
Pittsylvania County |
35 |
40 |
|
Goose Creek Reservoir |
Loudoun County |
35 |
40 |
|
Graham Creek Reservoir |
Amherst County |
35 |
40 |
|
Great Creek Reservoir |
Lawrenceville |
35 |
40 |
|
Harrison Lake |
Charles City County |
35 |
40 |
|
Harwood Mills Reservoir |
York County |
60 |
40 |
|
Hidden Valley Lake |
Washington County |
35 |
40 |
|
Hogan Lake |
Pulaski County |
35 |
40 |
|
Holiday Lake |
Appomattox County |
35 |
40 |
|
Hungry Mother Lake |
Smyth County |
35 |
40 |
|
Hunting Run Reservoir |
Spotsylvania County |
35 |
40 |
|
J. W. Flannagan Reservoir |
Dickenson County |
25 |
20 |
|
Kerr Reservoir, Virginia portion (Buggs Island Lake) |
Halifax County |
25 |
30 |
|
Keysville Reservoir |
Charlotte County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Albemarle |
Albemarle County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Anna |
Louisa , Spotsylvania, Orange Counties |
25 |
30 |
|
Lake Arrowhead |
Page County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Burnt Mills |
Isle of Wight County |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Chesdin |
Chesterfield County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Cohoon |
Suffolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Conner |
Halifax County |
35 |
40 |
| Lake Culpeper |
Culpeper County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Frederick |
Frederick County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Gaston, (Virginia portion) |
Brunswick County |
25 |
30 |
|
Lake Gordon |
Mecklenburg County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Keokee |
Lee County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Kilby |
Suffolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Lawson |
Virginia Beach City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Manassas |
Prince William County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Meade |
Suffolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Moomaw |
Bath County |
10 |
10 |
| Lake Mooney |
Stafford County |
25 |
40 |
|
Lake Nelson |
Nelson County |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Nottoway (Lee Lake, Nottoway Lake) |
Nottoway County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Orange |
Orange County |
60 |
40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lake Prince |
Suffolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Robertson |
Rockbridge County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lake Smith |
Virginia Beach City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Whitehurst |
Norfolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lake Wright |
Norfolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lakeview Reservoir |
Chesterfield County |
35 |
40 |
|
Laurel Bed Lake |
Russell County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lee Hall Reservoir (Newport News Reservoir) |
Newport News City |
60 |
40 |
|
Leesville Reservoir |
Bedford County |
25 |
30 |
|
Little Creek Reservoir |
Virginia Beach City |
60 |
40 |
|
Little Creek Reservoir |
James City County |
25 |
30 |
|
Little River Reservoir |
Montgomery County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lone Star Lake F (Crystal Lake) |
Suffolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lone Star Lake G (Crane Lake) |
Suffolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lone Star Lake I (Butler Lake) |
Suffolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Lunga Reservoir |
Prince William County |
35 |
40 |
|
Lunenburg Beach Lake (Victoria Lake) |
Town of Victoria |
35 |
40 |
|
Martinsville Reservoir (Beaver Creek Reservoir) |
Henry County |
35 |
40 |
|
Mill Creek Reservoir |
Amherst County |
35 |
40 |
|
Modest Creek Reservoir |
Town of Victoria |
35 |
40 |
|
Motts Run Reservoir |
Spotsylvania County |
25 |
30 |
|
Mount Jackson Reservoir |
Shenandoah County |
35 |
40 |
|
Mountain Run Lake |
Culpeper County |
35 |
40 |
|
Ni Reservoir |
Spotsylvania County |
35 |
40 |
|
North Fork Pound Reservoir |
Wise County |
35 |
40 |
|
Northeast Creek Reservoir |
Louisa County |
35 |
40 |
|
Occoquan Reservoir |
Fairfax County |
35 |
40 |
|
Pedlar Lake |
Amherst County |
25 |
20 |
|
Philpott Reservoir |
Henry County |
25 |
30 |
|
Phelps Creek Reservoir (Brookneal Reservoir) |
Campbell County |
35 |
40 |
|
Powhatan Lakes (Upper and Lower) |
Powhatan County |
35 |
40 |
|
Ragged Mountain Reservoir |
Albemarle County |
35 |
40 |
|
Rivanna Reservoir (South Fork Rivanna Reservoir) |
Albemarle County |
35 |
40 |
|
Roaring Fork |
Pittsylvania County |
35 |
40 |
|
Rural Retreat Lake |
Wythe County |
35 |
40 |
|
Sandy River Reservoir |
Prince Edward County |
35 |
40 |
|
Shenandoah Lake |
Rockingham County |
35 |
40 |
|
Silver Lake |
Rockingham County |
35 |
40 |
|
Smith Mountain Lake |
Bedford County |
25 |
30 |
|
South Holston Reservoir |
Washington County |
25 |
20 |
|
Speights Run Lake |
Suffolk City |
60 |
40 |
|
Spring Hollow Reservoir |
Roanoke County |
25 |
20 |
|
Staunton Dam Lake |
Augusta County |
35 |
40 |
|
Stonehouse Creek Reservoir |
Amherst County |
60 |
40 |
|
Strasburg Reservoir |
Shenandoah County |
35 |
40 |
|
Stumpy Lake |
Virginia Beach |
60 |
40 |
|
Sugar Hollow Reservoir |
Albemarle County |
25 |
20 |
|
Swift Creek Lake |
Chesterfield County |
35 |
40 |
|
Swift Creek Reservoir |
Chesterfield County |
35 |
40 |
|
Switzer Lake |
Rockingham County |
10 |
10 |
|
Talbott Reservoir |
Patrick County |
35 |
40 |
|
Thrashers Creek Reservoir |
Amherst County |
35 |
40 |
|
Totier Creek Reservoir |
Albemarle County |
35 |
40 |
|
Townes Reservoir |
Patrick County |
25 |
20 |
|
Troublesome Creek Reservoir |
Buckingham County |
35 |
40 |
|
Waller Mill Reservoir |
York County |
25 |
30 |
|
Western Branch Reservoir |
Suffolk City |
25 |
20 |
|
Wise Reservoir |
Wise County |
25 |
20 |
C. When the board determines that the applicable criteria in subsection B of this section for a specific man-made lake or reservoir are exceeded, the board shall consult with the Department of Wildlife Resources regarding the status of the fishery in determining whether or not the designated use for that waterbody is being attained. If the designated use of the subject waterbody is not being attained, the board shall assess the waterbody as impaired in accordance with § 62.1-44.19:5 of the Code of Virginia. If the designated use is being attained, the board shall assess the waterbody as impaired in accordance with § 62.1-44.19:5 of the Code of Virginia until site-specific criteria are adopted and become effective for that waterbody.
D. If the nutrient criteria specified for a man-made lake or reservoir in subsection B of this section do not provide for the attainment and maintenance of the water quality standards of downstream waters as required in 9VAC25-260-10 C, the nutrient criteria herein may be modified on a site-specific basis to protect the water quality standards of downstream waters.
Analytical testing should be done in accordance with accepted procedures in 40 CFR 136, as amended published in the 40 CFR July 1, 2024, update or other board/EPA department or EPA recognized and approved methods.
The special standards are shown in small letters to correspond to lettering in the basin tables. The special standards are as follows:
a. Shellfish waters. In all open ocean or estuarine waters capable of propagating shellfish or in specific areas where public or leased private shellfish beds are present, including those waters on which condemnation classifications are established by the Virginia Department of Health, the following criteria for fecal coliform bacteria will apply:
The geometric mean fecal coliform value for a sampling station shall not exceed an MPN (most probable number) or MF (membrane filtration using mTEC culture media) of 14 per 100 milliliters (ml) of sample and the estimated 90th percentile shall not exceed an MPN of 43 per 100 ml for a 5-tube decimal dilution test or an MPN of 49 per 100 ml for a three-tube decimal dilution test or MF test of 31 CFU (colony forming units) per 100 ml.
The shellfish area is not to be so contaminated by radionuclides, pesticides, herbicides, or fecal material that the consumption of shellfish might be hazardous.
b. Policy for the Potomac Embayments. At its meeting on September 12, 1996, the board adopted a policy (9VAC25-415. Policy for the Potomac Embayments) to control point source discharges of conventional pollutants into the Virginia embayment waters of the Potomac River, and their tributaries, from the fall line at Chain Bridge in Arlington County to the Route 301 bridge in King George County. The policy sets effluent limits for BOD5, total suspended solids, phosphorus, and ammonia, to protect the water quality of these high profile waterbodies.
c. Canceled.
d. Canceled.
e. Canceled.
f. Canceled.
g. Occoquan watershed policy. At its meeting on July 26, 1971 (Minute 10), the board adopted a comprehensive pollution abatement and water quality management policy for the Occoquan watershed. The policy set stringent treatment and discharge requirements in order to improve and protect water quality, particularly since the waters are an important water supply for Northern Virginia. Following a public hearing on November 20, 1980, the board, at its December 10-12, 1980, meeting, adopted as of February 1, 1981, revisions to this policy (Minute 20). These revisions became effective March 4, 1981. Additional amendments were made following a public hearing on August 22, 1990, and adopted by the board at its September 24, 1990, meeting (Minute 24) and became effective on December 5, 1990. Copies are available upon request from the Department of Environmental Quality.
h. Canceled.
i. Canceled.
j. Canceled.
k. Canceled.
l. Canceled.
m. The following effluent limitations apply to wastewater treatment facilities treating an organic nutrient source in the entire Chickahominy watershed above Walker's Dam (this excludes discharges consisting solely of stormwater):
|
CONSTITUENT |
CONCENTRATION |
|
1. Biochemical oxygen demand 5-day |
6 mg/l monthly average, with not more than 5% of individual samples to exceed 8 mg/l. |
|
2. Settleable solids |
Not to exceed 0.1 ml/l monthly average. |
|
3. Suspended solids |
5.0 mg/l monthly average, with not more than 5% of individual samples to exceed 7.5 mg/l. |
|
4. Ammonia nitrogen |
Not to exceed 2.0 mg/l monthly average as N. |
|
5. Total phosphorus |
Not to exceed 0.10 mg/l monthly average for all discharges with the exception of Tyson Foods, Inc., which shall meet 0.30 mg/l monthly average and 0.50 mg/l daily maximum. |
|
6. Other physical and chemical constituents |
Other physical or chemical constituents not specifically mentioned will be covered by additional specifications as conditions detrimental to the stream arise. The specific mention of items 1 through 5 does not necessarily mean that the addition of other physical or chemical constituents will be condoned. |
n. No sewage discharges, regardless of degree of treatment, should be allowed into the James River between Bosher and Williams Island Dams.
o. The concentration and total amount of impurities in Tuckahoe Creek and its tributaries of sewage origin shall be limited to those amounts from sewage, industrial wastes, and other wastes that are now present in the stream from natural sources and from existing discharges in the watershed.
p. Canceled.
q. Canceled.
r. Canceled.
s. Canceled.
t. Canceled.
u. Maximum temperature for the New River Basin from the Virginia-West Virginia state line upstream to the Giles-Montgomery County line:
The maximum temperature shall be 27°C (81°F) unless caused by natural conditions; the maximum rise above natural temperatures shall not exceed 2.8°C (5°F).
This maximum temperature limit of 81°F was established in the 1970 water quality standards amendments so that Virginia temperature criteria for the New River would be consistent with those of West Virginia, since the stream flows into that state.
v. The maximum temperature of the New River and its tributaries (except trout waters) from the Montgomery-Giles County line upstream to the Virginia-North Carolina state line shall be 29°C (84°F).
w. Canceled.
x. Clinch River from the confluence of Dumps Creek at river mile 268 at Carbo downstream to river mile 255.4. The special water quality criteria for copper (measured as total recoverable) in this section of the Clinch River are 12.4 μg/l for protection from chronic effects and 19.5 μg/l for protection from acute effects. These site-specific criteria are needed to provide protection to several endangered species of freshwater mussels.
y. Canceled.
z. A site specific dissolved copper aquatic life criterion of 16.3 μg/l for protection from acute effects and 10.5 μg/l for protection from chronic effects applies in the following area:
Little Creek to the Route 60 (Shore Drive) bridge including Little Channel, Desert Cove, Fishermans Cove, and Little Creek Cove.
Hampton Roads Harbor including the waters within the boundary lines formed by I-664 (Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel) and I-64 (Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel), Willoughby Bay, and the Elizabeth River and its tidal tributaries.
This criterion reflects the acute and chronic copper aquatic life criterion for saltwater in 9VAC25-260-140 B X a water effect ratio. The water effect ratio was derived in accordance with 9VAC25-260-140 F.
aa. The following site-specific dissolved oxygen criteria apply to the tidal Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers and their tidal tributaries because of seasonal lower dissolved oxygen concentration due to the natural oxygen depleting processes present in the extensive surrounding tidal wetlands. These criteria apply June 1 through September 30 to Chesapeake Bay segments MPNTF, MPNOH, PMKTF, PMKOH and are implemented in accordance with subsection D of 9VAC25-260-185. These criteria supersede the open water criteria listed in subsection A of 9VAC25-260-185.
|
Designated use |
Criteria Concentration/Duration |
Temporal Application |
|
Open water |
30 day mean is greater than or equal to 4.0 mg/l |
June 1 - September 30 |
|
Instantaneous minimum is greater than or equal to 3.2 mg/l at temperatures less than 29°C Instantaneous minimum is greater than or equal to 4.3 mg/l at temperatures greater than or equal to 29°C |
A site-specific pH criterion of 5.0-8.0 applies to the tidal freshwater Mattaponi Chesapeake Bay segment MPNTF to reflect natural conditions.
bb. The following site-specific seasonal mean criteria should not be exceeded in the specified tidal James River segment more than twice in six years. Should consecutive exceedances of the same seasonal mean criterion occur in a waterbody segment after the effective date, January 9, 2020, of these chlorophyll a criteria, the department will examine additional lines of evidence, including the occurrence of harmful algae blooms, physicochemical monitoring and phytoplankton datasets, and fish kill reports in the evaluation of the appropriate assessment category for the waterbody segment. The department will develop guidance for inclusion in the Water Quality Assessment Guidance Manual to address evaluating the appropriate assessment category when consecutive exceedances of the same seasonal mean criterion occur. The department will determine if additional monitoring for harmful algal blooms is warranted.
|
Designated Use |
Chlorophyll a µ/l |
Chesapeake Bay Program Segment |
Temporal Application |
|
Open water |
8 |
JMSTF2 |
March 1 - May 31 (spring) |
|
10 |
JMSTF1 |
||
|
13 |
JMSOH |
||
|
7 |
JMSMH |
||
|
8 |
JMSPH |
||
|
21 |
JMSTF2 |
July 1 - September 30 (summer) |
|
|
24 |
JMSTF1 |
||
|
11 |
JMSOH |
||
|
7 |
JMSMH |
||
|
7 |
JMSPH |
The following site-specific chlorophyll a concentrations at the specified duration should not be exceeded more than 10% of the time over six summer seasons in the specified area of the tidal James River. These criteria protect against aquatic life effects due to harmful algal blooms. Such effects have not been documented in the upper portion of JMSTF2 or in JMSOH.
|
Chlorophyll a µg/l |
Chesapeake Bay Program Segment |
Spatial Application |
Duration |
|
-- |
JMSTF2 |
Upstream boundary of JMSTF2 to river mile 95 |
-- |
|
52 |
JMSTF2 |
River mile 95 to downstream boundary of JMSTF2 |
1-month median |
|
52 |
JMSTF1 |
Upstream boundary of JMSTF1 to river mile 67 |
1-month median |
|
34 |
JMSTF1 |
River mile 67 to downstream boundary of JMSTF1 |
1-month median |
|
-- |
JMSOH |
Entire segment |
-- |
|
59 |
JMSMH |
Entire segment |
1-day median |
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20 |
JMSPH |
Entire segment |
1-day median |
(1) The site-specific numerical chlorophyll a criteria apply to the tidal James River segments (excludes tributaries) JMSTF2, JMSTF1, JMSOH, JMSMH, and JMSPH, the boundaries of which are described in EPA 903-R-05-004.
(2) For segments JMSOH, JMSMH, and JMSPH, the median of same-day samples collected one meter or less in a segment should be calculated to represent the chlorophyll a expression of a segment over that day, and the median of same-month chlorophyll a values should be calculated to represent the chlorophyll a expression of a segment over that month. The seasonal geometric mean shall be calculated from the monthly chlorophyll a values for a segment.
(3) For segment JMSTF2, chlorophyll a data collected in the "upper zone" (from the upstream boundary at the fall line to approximately river mile 95 (N37° 23' 15.27" / W77° 18' 45.05" to N37° 23' 19.31" / W77° 18' 54.03")) should be pooled, in the manner described in subdivision bb (2) of this section, separately from chlorophyll a data collected in the "lower zone" (from river mile 95 to the downstream boundary of JMSTF2). The seasonal geometric mean for each of these zones should be calculated from their respective monthly chlorophyll a values. To calculate the seasonal segment-wide geometric mean, an area-weighted average of the zonal geometric means should be calculated using the following equation:
Upper Zone Geometric Mean x 0.41 + Lower Zone Geometric Mean x 0.59
(4) For segment JMSTF1, chlorophyll a data collected in the "upper zone" (from the upstream boundary of JMSTF1 to approximately river mile 67 (N37° 17' 46.21" / W77° 7' 9.55" to N37° 18' 58.94" / W77° 6' 57.14")) should be pooled, in the manner described in subdivision bb (2) of this section, separately from chlorophyll a data collected in the "lower zone" (between river mile 67 to the downstream boundary of JMSTF1). The seasonal geometric mean for each of these zones should be calculated from their respective monthly chlorophyll a values. To calculate the seasonal segment-wide geometric mean, an area-weighted average of the zonal geometric means should be calculated using the following equation:
Upper Zone Geometric Mean x 0.49 + Lower Zone Geometric Mean x 0.51
cc. For Mountain Lake in Giles County, chlorophyll a shall not exceed 6 µg/L at a depth of six meters and orthophosphate-P shall not exceed 8 µg/L at a depth of one meter or less.
dd. For Lake Drummond, located within the boundaries of Chesapeake and Suffolk in the Great Dismal Swamp, chlorophyll a shall not exceed 35 µg/L and total phosphorus shall not exceed 40 µg/L at a depth of one meter or less.
ee. Maximum temperature for these seasonally stockable trout waters is 26°C and applies May 1 through October 31.
ff. Maximum temperature for these seasonally stockable trout waters is 28°C and applies May 1 through October 31.
gg. Little Calfpasture River from the Goshen Dam to 0.76 miles above its confluence with the Calfpasture River has a stream condition index (A Stream Condition Index for Virginia Non-Coastal Streams, September 2003, Tetra Tech, Inc.) of at least 20.5 to protect the subcategory of aquatic life that exists in this river section as a result of the hydrologic modification. From 0.76 miles to 0.02 miles above its confluence with the Calfpasture River, aquatic life conditions are expected to gradually recover and meet the general aquatic life uses at 0.02 miles above its confluence with the Calfpasture River.
hh. Maximum temperature for these seasonally stockable trout waters is 31°C and applies May 1 through October 31.
ii. In the wadeable portions of the mainstem sections of the Shenandoah River, North Fork Shenandoah River, and South Fork Shenandoah River listed in the table in this subdivision, a determination of persistent nuisance filamentous algae impeding the recreation use should be made when exceedances of either of the specified benthic chlorophyll-a concentration thresholds occur in more than one recreation season (May 1 to October 31) in three years. "Wadeable" constitutes a stream that can be crossed and sampled safely during a given sampling event occurring within the recreation season.
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Segment |
Two-Month Median (mg/m2) |
Seasonal Median (mg/m2) |
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Shenandoah River from its confluence of the North Fork and South Fork Shenandoah Rivers downstream to the Virginia-West Virginia state line |
150 |
100 |
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North Fork Shenandoah River from its confluence with Fort Run downstream to its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River |
150 |
100 |
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South Fork Shenandoah River from its confluence with the North and South Rivers downstream to its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River |
150 |
100 |
jj. The selenium chronic criteria for the protection of freshwater aquatic life apply in the following waters:
Knox Creek watershed in Buchanan County:
(1) Race Fork and tributaries.
(2) Pounding Mill Creek and tributaries.
(3) Right Fork of Lester Fork and tributaries.
(4) Abners Fork and tributaries.
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Media Type |
Fish Tissue1 |
Water Column4 |
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Criterion Element |
Egg-ovary2 |
Fish Whole-body or Muscle3 |
Monthly Average Exposure |
Intermittent Exposure5 |
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Magnitude |
15.1 mg/kg dw |
8.5 mg/kg dw whole-body or 11.3 mg/kg dw muscle (skinless, boneless filet) |
1.5 µg/L in lentic aquatic systems 3.1 µg/L in lotic aquatic systems |
WQCint = (WQC30-day - Cbkgrnd(1-fint))/ fint
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Duration |
Instantaneous measurement6 |
Instantaneous measurement6 |
30 days |
Number of days/month with an elevated concentration |
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Frequency |
Not to be exceeded |
Not to be |
Not more than once in three years on average |
Not more than once in three years on average |
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mg/kg dw = milligrams per kilogram dry weight |
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1. Fish tissue elements are expressed as steady state. 2. Egg-ovary supersedes any whole-body, muscle, or water column element when fish egg-ovary concentrations are measured , except as noted in footnote 4. 3. Fish whole-body or muscle tissue supersedes water column element when both fish tissue and water concentrations are measured , except as noted in footnote 4. 4. Water column values are based on dissolved total selenium in water and are derived from fish tissue values via bioaccumulation modeling. When selenium inputs are increasing, water column values are the applicable criterion element in the absence of steady-state condition fish tissue data. In fishless waters, compliance may be assessed using methods consistent with Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criterion for Selenium – Freshwater, EPA-822-R-21-006. 5. Where WQC30-day is the water column monthly element for either lentic (still) or lotic (flowing) waters; Cbkgrnd is the average background selenium concentration; and fint is the fraction of any 30-day period during which elevated selenium concentrations occur, with fint assigned a value greater than or equal to 0.033 (corresponding to one day). 6. Fish tissue data provide instantaneous point measurements that reflect integrative accumulation of selenium over time and space in fish populations at a given site. |
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kk. The following site-specific dissolved oxygen criteria apply to the tidal Chickahominy River and its tidal tributaries because of seasonal lower dissolved oxygen concentration due to the natural oxygen depleting processes present in the extensive surrounding tidal wetlands. These criteria apply June 1 through September 30 to Chesapeake Bay segment CHKOH and are implemented in accordance with subsection D of 9VAC25-260-185. These criteria supersede the open water criteria listed in subsection A of 9VAC25-260-185.
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Designated use |
Criteria Concentration/Duration |
Temporal Application |
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Open water |
30 day mean is greater than or equal to 4.0 mg/l |
June 1 - September 30 |
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Instantaneous minimum is greater than or equal to 3.2 mg/l at temperatures less than 29°C Instantaneous minimum is greater than or equal to 4.3 mg/l at temperatures greater than or equal to 29°C |
ll. The following site-specific dissolved oxygen criteria apply to the tidal Pocomoke River because of seasonal lower dissolved oxygen concentration due to the natural oxygen depleting processes present in the extensive surrounding tidal wetlands. These criteria apply June 1 through September 30 to Chesapeake Bay segment POCOH and are implemented in accordance with subsection D of 9VAC25-260-185. These criteria supersede the open water criteria listed in subsection A of 9VAC25-260-185.
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Designated use |
Criteria Concentration/Duration |
Temporal Application |
|
Open water |
30 day mean is greater than or equal to 4.0 mg/l |
June 1 - September 30 |
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Instantaneous minimum is greater than or equal to 3.2 mg/l at temperatures less than 29°C Instantaneous minimum is greater than or equal to 4.3 mg/l at temperatures greater than or equal to 29°C |
A. DO, pH and temperature criteria. The classification column defines the class of waters to which the basin section belongs in accordance with the class descriptions given in 9VAC25-260-50. 9VAC25-260-50 defines the state's seven classes (I through VII) and the dissolved oxygen (DO), pH and maximum temperature that apply to each class. By finding the class of waters for a basin section in the classification column and referring to 9VAC25-260-50, the DO, pH and maximum temperature criteria can be found for each basin section.
B. DGIF DWR trout waters. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) Wildlife Resources (DWR) has established a classification system for trout waters based on aesthetics, productivity, resident fish population and stream structure. Classes i through iv rate wild trout habitat; Classes v through viii rate cold water habitat not suitable for wild trout but adequate for year-round hold-over of stocked trout. The DGIF DWR classification system is included in this publication with the board's trout water classes (Class V—Stockable trout waters and Class VI—Natural trout waters) in the class column of the River Basin Section Tables 9VAC25-260-390 et seq.
DGIF DWR trout water classifications which are not consistent with board classifications for stockable trout waters or natural trout waters are shown with a double asterisk (**) in the class column of the River Basin Section Tables 9VAC25-260-390 et seq. These trout waters have been identified for reevaluation by the DGIF DWR. Those trout waters which have no DGIF DWR classification are shown with a triple asterisk (***). The DGIF DWR classes are described below. Inclusion of these DGIF DWR classes provides additional information about specific streams for permit writers and other interested persons. Trout waters classified as classes i or ii by the DGIF DWR are also recognized in 9VAC25-260-110.
DGIF DWR STREAM CLASS DESCRIPTIONS.
Wild natural trout streams.
Class i. Stream of outstanding natural beauty possessing wilderness or at least remote characteristics, an abundance of large deep pools, and excellent fish cover. Substrate is variable with an abundance of coarse gravel and rubble. Stream contains a good population of wild trout or has the potential for such. Would be considered an exceptional wild trout stream.
Class ii. Stream contains a good wild trout population or the potential for one but is lacking in aesthetic quality, productivity, and/or in some structural characteristic. Stream maintains good water quality and temperature, maintains at least a fair summer flow, and adjacent land is not extensively developed. Stream would be considered a good wild trout stream and would represent a major portion of Virginia's wild trout waters.
Class iii. Stream which contains a fair population of wild trout with carrying capacity depressed by natural factors or more commonly man-related landuse practices. Land use activities may result in heavy siltation of the stream, destruction of banks and fish cover, water quality degradation, increased water temperature, etc. Most streams would be considered to be in the active state of degradation or recovery from degradation. Alteration in landuse practices would generally improve carrying capacity of the stream.
Class iv. Stream which contains an adequately reproducing wild trout population but has severely reduced summer flow characteristics. Fish are trapped in isolated pools where they are highly susceptible to predators and fishermen. Such streams could quickly be over-exploited and, therefore, provide difficult management problems.
Stockable trout streams.
Class v. Stream does not contain an adequately reproducing wild trout population nor does it have the potential for such. However, water quality is adequate, water temperature is good, and invertebrate productivity is exceptional. Pools are abundant with good size and depth and fish cover is excellent. Stream would be good for stocked trout but may offer more potential for a fingerling stocking program.
Class vi. Stream does not contain a significant number of trout nor a significant population of warmwater gamefish. Water quality is adequate and water temperature good for summer carryover of stocked trout. Summer flow remains fair and adjacent land is not extensively developed. All streams in this class would be considered good trout stocking water.
Class vii. Stream does not contain a significant number of trout nor a significant population of warmwater gamefish. Water quality and temperature are adequate for trout survival but productivity is marginal as are structural characteristics. Streams in this class could be included in a stocking program but they would be considered marginal and generally would not be recommended for stocking.
Class viii. Stream does not contain a significant number of trout nor a significant population of warmwater gamefish. Water quality and temperature are adequate for trout but summer flows are very poor (less than 30% of channel). Streams in this class can provide good trout fishing during spring and early summer but would not be recommended for summer or fall stocking.
Other. Remaining streams would be considered unsuitable for any type of trout fishery. Streams would be considered unsuitable under any of the following conditions:
(a) summer temperatures unsuitable for trout survival;
(b) stream contains a significant population of warmwater gamefish;
(c) insufficient flow; or
(d) intolerable water quality.
Potomac River Subbasin
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SEC. |
CLASS |
SP. STDS. |
SECTION DESCRIPTION |
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1 |
II |
a |
Tidal tributaries of the Potomac River from Smith Point to Upper Machodoc Creek (Baber Point). |
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1a |
III |
All free flowing portions of tributaries to the Potomac River from Smith Point to the Route 301 Bridge in King George County unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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|
VII |
Swamp waters in Section 1a |
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Mattox Creek and its tributaries from the head of tidal waters to their headwaters. |
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Monroe Creek and tributaries from the head of tidal waters at Route 658 to their headwaters. |
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Pine Hill Creek and its tributaries from the confluence with Rosier Creek to their headwaters. |
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Popes Creek and Canal Swamp (a tributary to the tidal portion of Popes Creek) and their tributaries from the head of tidal waters to their respective headwaters. |
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1b |
III |
b |
All free flowing portions of tributaries to the Potomac River from the Route 301 Bridge in King George County to, and including, Potomac Creek, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
1c |
III |
PWS,b |
Potomac Creek and its tributaries from the Stafford County water supply dam (Abel Lake Reservoir) to their headwaters. |
|
2 |
II |
a |
Tidal Upper Machodoc Creek and the tidal portions of its tributaries. |
|
2a |
III |
Free flowing portions of Upper Machodoc Creek and its tributaries. |
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|
3 |
II |
b |
Tidal portions of the tributaries to the Potomac River from the Route 301 Bridge in King George County to Marlboro Point. |
|
4 |
II |
b |
Tidal portions of the tributaries to the Potomac River from Marlboro Point to Brent Point (to include Aquia Creek and its tributaries). |
|
4a |
III |
b |
Free flowing portions of tributaries to the Potomac River in Section 4 up to the Aquia Sanitary District Water Impoundment. |
|
4b |
III |
PWS,b |
Aquia Creek from the Aquia Sanitary District Water Impoundment, and other tributaries into the impoundment, including Beaverdam Run and the Lunga Reservoir upstream to their headwaters. |
|
5 |
II |
b |
Tidal portions of tributaries to the Potomac River from Brent Point to Shipping Point, including tidal portions of Chopawamsic Creek and its tidal tributaries. |
|
5a |
III |
b |
Free flowing portions of Chopawamsic Creek and its tributaries upstream to Quantico Marine Base water supply dam. |
|
5b |
III |
PWS,b |
Chopawamsic Creek and its tributaries above the Quantico Marine Base water supply intakes at the Gray and Breckenridge Reservoirs to their headwaters. |
|
6 |
II |
b |
Tidal portions of tributaries to the Potomac River from Shipping Point to Chain Bridge. |
|
7 |
III |
b |
Free flowing portions of tributaries to the Potomac River from Shipping Point to Chain Bridge, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
7a |
III |
g |
Occoquan River and its tributaries to their headwaters above Fairfax County Water Authority's water supply impoundment, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
7b |
III |
PWS,g |
The impounded waters of Occoquan River above the water supply dam of the Fairfax County Water Authority to backwater of the impoundment on Bull Run and Occoquan River, and the tributaries of Occoquan above the dam to points 5 miles above the dam. |
|
7c |
III |
PWS,g |
Broad Run and its tributaries above the water supply dam of the City of Manassas upstream to points 5 miles above the dam. |
|
7d |
(Deleted) |
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7e |
III |
PWS,g |
Cedar Run and its tributaries from the Town of Warrenton's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream (Fauquier County). |
|
7f |
III |
PWS,g |
The Quantico Marine Base Camp Upshur and its tributaries' raw water intake on Cedar Run (located approximately 0.2 mile above its confluence with Lucky Run) to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
7g |
III |
PWS,g |
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|
7h |
III |
PWS,g |
The proposed impounded waters of Cedar Run above the proposed multiple purpose impoundment structure on the main stem of Cedar Run near Auburn (Fauquier County), to points 5 miles above the impoundment. |
|
8 |
III |
PWS |
Tributaries to the Potomac River in Virginia between Chain Bridge and the Monacacy River from their confluence with the Potomac upstream 5 miles, to include Goose Creek to the City of Fairfax's raw water intake, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
8a |
VI |
PWS |
Big Spring Creek and its tributaries in Loudoun County, from its confluence with the Potomac River upstream to their headwaters. (The temperature standard for natural trout water may be exceeded in the area above Big Spring and Little Spring at Routes 15 and 740 due to natural conditions). This section was given a PWS designation due to the Town of Leesburg's intake on the Potomac as referenced in Section 8b. |
|
iii |
Big Spring Creek from its confluence with the Potomac River upstream to Big Spring. |
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8b |
III |
PWS |
Those portions of Virginia tributaries into the Potomac River that are within a 5 mile distance upstream of the Town of Leesburg's intake on the Potomac River, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.* |
|
8c |
III |
PWS |
Those portions of Virginia tributaries into the Potomac River that are within a 5 mile distance upstream of the County of Fairfax's intake on the Potomac River.* |
|
9 |
III |
Broad Run, Sugarland Run, Difficult Run, Tuscarora Creek, Sycolin Creek, and other streams tributary to streams in Section 8 from a point 5 miles above their confluence with the Potomac River to their headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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|
9a |
III |
PWS |
All the impounded water of Goose Creek from the City of Fairfax's water supply dam upstream to backwater, and its tributaries above the dam to points 5 miles above the dam. |
|
9b |
III |
PWS |
The Town of Round Hill's (inactive-early 1980s) raw water intake at the Round Hill Reservoir, and including the two spring impoundments located northwest of the town on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
|
9c |
III |
PWS |
Unnamed tributary to Goose Creek, from Camp Highroad's (inactive-late 1980s) raw water intake (Loudoun County) located in an old quarry to its headwaters. |
|
9d |
III |
PWS |
Sleeter Lake (Loudoun County). |
|
10 |
III |
Tributaries of the Potomac River from the Monacacy River to the West Virginia-Virginia state line in Loudoun County, from their confluence with the Potomac River upstream to their headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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|
10a |
III |
PWS |
North Fork Catoctin Creek and its tributaries from Purcellville's raw water intake to their headwaters. |
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10b |
III |
South Fork Catoctin Creek and its tributaries from its confluence with the North Fork Catoctin Creek to its headwaters. |
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11 |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Tributaries of the Potomac River in Frederick and Clarke Counties, Virginia, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 11 |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Back Creek (upper) from Rock Enon 4 miles upstream. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Back Creek (lower) from Route 600 to the mouth of Hogue Creek - 2 miles. |
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*** |
hh |
Hogue Creek from Route 679 upstream 6 miles to the Forks below Route 612. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Opequon Creek (in Frederick County) from its confluence with Hoge Run upstream to the point at which Route 620 first crosses the stream. |
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vi |
pH-6.5- |
Turkey Run (Frederick County) from its confluence with Opequon Creek 3.6 miles upstream. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 11 |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Bear Garden Run from its confluence with Sleepy Creek 3.1 miles upstream. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Redbud Run from its confluence with Opequon Creek 4.4 miles upstream. |
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11a |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Hot Run and its tributaries from its confluence with Opequon Creek to its headwaters. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 11a |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Clearbrook Run from its confluence with Hot Run 2.1 miles upstream. |
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12 |
IV |
ESW-6 |
South Branch Potomac River and its tributaries, such as Strait Creek, and the North Fork River and its tributaries from the Virginia-West Virginia state line to their headwaters. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 12 |
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vi |
Frank Run from its confluence with the South Branch Potomac River 0.8 mile upstream. |
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vii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
South Branch Potomac River (in Highland County) from 69.2 miles above its confluence with the Potomac River 4.9 miles upstream. |
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|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 12 |
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ii |
Blights Run from its confluence with Laurel Fork (Highland County) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Buck Run (Highland County) from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Collins Run from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Laurel Fork (Highland County) from 1.9 miles above its confluence with the North Fork South Branch Potomac River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Laurel Run (Highland County) from its confluence with Strait Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Locust Spring Run from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Lost Run from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Mullenax Run from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Newman Run from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Slabcamp Run from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Strait Creek (Highland County) from its confluence with the South Branch Potomac River upstream to the confluence of West Strait Creek. |
Shenandoah River Subbasin
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SEC. |
CLASS |
SP. STDS. |
SECTION DESCRIPTION |
|
1 |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5, ii |
Shenandoah River and its tributaries in Clarke County, Virginia, from the Virginia-West Virginia state line to Lockes Landing, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
1a |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5, ii |
Shenandoah River and its tributaries from river mile 24.66 (latitude 39°16'19"; longitude 77°54'33") approximately 0.7 mile downstream of the confluence of the Shenandoah River and Dog Run to 5 miles above Berryville's raw water intake, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 1a |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Chapel Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with the Shenandoah River 5.7 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Spout Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with the Shenandoah River (in the vicinity of the Ebenezer Church at Route 604) to its headwaters. |
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1b |
(Deleted) |
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1c |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5, ii |
Shenandoah River and its tributaries from a point 5 miles above Berryville's raw water intake to the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Shenandoah River. |
|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 1c |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Page Brook from its confluence with Spout Run, 1 mile upstream. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Roseville Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with Spout Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Spout Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with the Shenandoah River (in the vicinity of Calmes Neck at Routes 651 and 621), 3.9 miles upstream. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Westbrook Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with Spout Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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1d |
(Note: Moved to Section 2b). |
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2 |
IV |
ESW-14, 15, ii |
South Fork Shenandoah River from its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River, upstream to a point 5 miles above the Town of Shenandoah's raw water intake and its tributaries to their headwaters in this section, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 2 |
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vii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Bear Lithia Spring from its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 0.8 miles upstream. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Flint Run from its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 4 miles upstream. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Gooney Run from the mouth to its confluence with Broad Run above Browntown (in the vicinity of Route 632). |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5, hh |
Hawksbill Creek from Route 675 in Luray to 1 mile above Route 631. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 2 |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Big Creek (Page County) from its confluence with the East Branch Naked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Big Ugly Run from its confluence with the South Branch Naked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Boone Run from 4.6 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River (in the vicinity of Route 637) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Browns Run from its confluence with Big Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Cub Run (Page County) from Pitt Spring Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Cub Run from its mouth to Pitt Spring Run. |
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i |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
East Branch Naked Creek from its confluence with Naked Creek at Route 759 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Fultz Run from the Park boundary (river mile 1.8) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Gooney Run (Warren County) from 6.6 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 3.9 miles upstream. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Hawksbill Creek in the vicinity of Pine Grove at Route 624 (river mile 17.7) 1.5 miles upstream. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Jeremys Run from the Shenandoah National Park boundary upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Lands Run from its confluence with Gooney Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Little Creek (Page County) from its confluence with Big Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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i |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Little Hawksbill Creek from Route 626 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Morgan Run (Page County) from its confluence with Cub Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Overall Run from its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 4.8 miles upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Pass Run (Page County) from its confluence with Hawksbill Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Pitt Spring Run from its confluence with Cub Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Roaring Run from its confluence with Cub Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
South Branch Naked Creek from 1.7 miles above its confluence with Naked Creek (in the vicinity of Route 607) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Stony Run (Page County) from 1.6 miles above its confluence with Naked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
West Branch Naked Creek from 2.1 miles above its confluence with Naked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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2a |
IV |
PWS, pH-6.5-9.5 |
Happy Creek and Sloan Creek from Front Royal's raw water intake to its headwaters. |
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2b |
IV |
PWS, ii |
The South Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from the Town of Front Royal's raw water intake (at |
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2c |
(Deleted) |
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2d |
(Deleted) |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 2d |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 2d |
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3 |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5, ESW-12,16, ii |
South Fork Shenandoah River from 5 miles above the Town of Shenandoah's raw water intake to its confluence with the North and South Rivers and its tributaries to their headwaters in this section, and the South River and its tributaries from its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River to their headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 3 |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Hawksbill Creek (Rockingham County) from 0.8 mile above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 6.6 miles upstream. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Mills Creek (Augusta County) from 1.8 miles above its confluence with Back Creek 2 miles upstream. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
North Fork Back Creek (Augusta County) from its confluence with Back Creek 2.6 miles upstream, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 3 |
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i |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Bearwallow Run from its confluence with Onemile Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Big Run (Rockingham County) from 3.3 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Cold Spring Branch (Augusta County) from Sengers Mountain Lake (Rhema Lake) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Cool Springs Hollow (Augusta County) from Route 612 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Deep Run (Rockingham County) from 1.8 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
East Fork Back Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Back Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Gap Run from 1.7 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Inch Branch (Augusta County) from the dam upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Johns Run (Augusta County) from its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Jones Hollow (Augusta County) from 1.1 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Kennedy Creek from its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Lee Run from 0.6 mile above its confluence with Elk Run 3.3 miles upstream. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Loves Run (Augusta County) from 2.7 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Lower Lewis Run (Rockingham County) from 1.7 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Madison Run (Rockingham County) from 2.9 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Meadow Run (Augusta County) from its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
North Fork Back Creek (Augusta County) from river mile 2.6 (in the vicinity of its confluence with Williams Creek) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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i |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Onemile Run (Rockingham County) from 1.5 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Orebank Creek from its confluence with Back Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Paine Run (Augusta County) from 1.7 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Robinson Hollow (Augusta County) from the dam upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Rocky Mountain Run from its confluence with Big Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Sawmill Run from 2.5 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
South Fork Back Creek from its confluence with Back Creek at Route 814 (river mile 2.1) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Stony Run (Augusta County) from 3.5 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Stony Run (Rockingham County) from 4.1 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Toms Branch (Augusta County) from 1.1 miles above its confluence with Back Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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i |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Twomile Run from 1.4 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Upper Lewis Run from 0.5 mile above its confluence with Lower Lewis Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
West Swift Run (Rockingham County) from the Route 33 crossing upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Whiteoak Run from its confluence with Madison Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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3a |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
South River from the former location of the dam above Waynesboro . |
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3b |
IV |
PWS |
Coles Run and Mills Creek from South River Sanitary District's raw water intake to their headwaters. |
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VI |
PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 3b |
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ii |
Coles Run (Augusta County) from 3.9 miles above its confluence with the South River Sanitary District's raw water intake (Coles Run Dam) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Mills Creek (Augusta County) from the South River Sanitary District's raw water intake (river mile 3.8) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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3c |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
A tributary to Coles Run from Stuarts Draft raw water intake approximately 0.5 mile south of Stuarts Draft and just off Route 610, to its headwaters. |
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3d |
IV |
PWS |
South Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from the City of Harrisonburg water supply intake near the confluence of Big Run to points 5 miles upstream. |
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4 |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Middle River and its tributaries from the confluence with the North River upstream to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 4 |
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v |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Barterbrook Branch from its confluence with Christians Creek 2.8 miles upstream. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
East Dry Branch from its confluence with the Buffalo Branch to its confluence with Mountain Run. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Folly Mills Creek from 2.4 miles above its confluence with Christians Creek (in the vicinity of Route 81) 4.5 miles upstream. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 4 |
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iv |
Buffalo Branch from Route 703 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Cabin Mill Run (Augusta County) from the Camp Shenandoah Boy Scout Lake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
East Dry Branch (Augusta County) from the confluence of Mountain Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Jennings Branch (Augusta County) from the confluence of White Oak Draft upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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4a |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Middle River and its tributaries from Staunton's raw water intake at Gardner Spring to points 5 miles upstream. |
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5 |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
North River and its tributaries from its confluence with the South River upstream to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5 |
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v |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Beaver Creek (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Briery Branch to the spring at a point 2.75 miles upstream. |
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v |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Naked Creek (Augusta County) from 3.7 miles above its confluence with the North River at Route 696, 2 miles upstream. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 5 |
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iv |
Big Run (Augusta County) from 0.9 mile above its confluence with Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Black Run (Rockingham County) from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Briery Branch (Rockingham County) from river mile 6.9 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Gum Run from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Hone Quarry Run from its confluence with Briery Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Little River from its confluence with the North River at Route 718 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Maple Spring Run from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Mines Run from its confluence with Briery Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Rocky Run (which is tributary to Briery Branch in Rockingham County) from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Rocky Run (which is tributary to Dry River in Rockingham County) from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Union Springs Run from 3 miles above its confluence with Beaver Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Wolf Run (Augusta County) from its confluence with Briery Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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5a |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Silver Lake |
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5b |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
North River and its tributaries from Harrisonburg's raw water intake at Bridgewater to points 5 miles above Bridgewater's raw water intake to include Dry River and Muddy Creek. |
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V |
PWS |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5b |
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v |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Mossy Creek from its confluence with the North River 7.1 miles upstream. |
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v |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Spring Creek (Rockingham County) from its confluence with the North River 2 miles upstream. |
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5c |
IV |
PWS |
Dry River (Rockingham County) from Harrisonburg's raw water intake (approximately 11.7 miles above its confluence with the North River) to a point 5 miles upstream, including Skidmore Fork upstream to the headwaters of Switzer Lake, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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V |
PWS |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5c |
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viii |
Raccoon Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Dry River to its headwaters. |
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VI |
PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 5c |
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iv |
Dry River (Rockingham County) from Harrisonburg's raw water intake (approximately 11.7 miles above its confluence with the North River) to a point 5 miles upstream. |
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iv |
Dry Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Hopkins Hollow from its confluence with Peach Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Kephart Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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5d |
VI |
Dry River and its tributaries from 5 miles above Harrisonburg's raw water intake to its headwaters. |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5d. |
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viii |
Switzer Lake from its dam upstream to the impoundment headwaters. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 5d |
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iv |
Dry River (Rockingham County) from 5 miles above Harrisonburg's raw water intake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Laurel Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Little Laurel Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Low Place Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Miller Spring Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Sand Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Skidmore Fork from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. This does not include Switzer Lake, which is Class V Stockable Trout Waters. |
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5e |
VI |
PWS |
North River and its tributaries from Staunton Dam to their headwaters unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5e |
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iii |
ee |
Elkhorn Lake from the dam upstream to the impoundment headwaters. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 5e |
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iv |
North River from the headwaters of Elkhorn Lake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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6 |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5, ii |
North Fork Shenandoah River from its confluence with the Shenandoah River to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6 |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Bear Run from its confluence with Foltz Creek to its headwaters. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Bull Run (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Foltz Creek to its headwaters. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Falls Run from its confluence with Stony Creek to its headwaters. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Foltz Creek from its confluence with Stony Creek to its headwaters. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Little Passage Creek from its confluence with Passage Creek to the Strasburg Reservoir Dam. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5, hh |
Mill Creek from Mount Jackson to Route 720 - 3.5 miles. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Mountain Run from its mouth at Passage Creek to its headwaters. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Passage Creek from the U.S. Forest Service line (in the vicinity of Blue Hole and Buzzard Rock) 4 miles upstream. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Passage Creek from 29.6 miles above its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River to its headwaters. |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Peters Mill Run from the mouth to its headwaters. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Shoemaker River from 612 at Hebron Church to its junction with Route 817 at its confluence with Slate Lick Branch. |
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v |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Stony Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River to Route 682. |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Stony Creek from Route 682 above Edinburg upstream to Basye. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 6 |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Anderson Run (Shenandoah County) from 1.1 miles above its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Beech Lick Run from its confluence with the German River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Bible Run from its confluence with Little Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Camp Rader Run from its confluence with the German River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Carr Run from its confluence with Little Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Clay Lick Hollow from its confluence with Carr Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Gate Run from its confluence with Little Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
German River (Rockingham County) from its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River at Route 820 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Laurel Run (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Little Stony Creek from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Marshall Run (Rockingham County) from 1.2 miles above its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Mine Run (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Passage Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Poplar Run (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Little Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Rattlesnake Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Spruce Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Root Run from its confluence with Marshall Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Seventy Buck Lick Run from its confluence with Carr Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Sirks Run (Spring Run) from 1.3 miles above its confluence with Crab Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Spruce Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Capon Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Sumac Run from its confluence with the German River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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6a |
V |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Little Passage Creek from the Strasburg Reservoir Dam upstream to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
V |
PWS |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6a |
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vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Little Passage Creek from the Strasburg Reservoir Dam upstream to its headwaters. |
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6b |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
North Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from the Winchester raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream (to include Cedar Creek and its tributaries to their headwaters). |
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V |
PWS |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6b |
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*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Cedar Creek (Shenandoah County) from Route 55 (river mile 23.56) to the U.S. Forest Service Boundary (river mile 32.0) - approximately 7 miles. |
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v |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Meadow Brook (Frederick County) from its confluence with Cedar Creek 5 miles upstream. |
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VI |
PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 6b |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Cedar Creek (Shenandoah County) from the U.S. Forest Service boundary (river mile 32.0) near Route 600 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Duck Run from its confluence with Cedar Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Paddy Run (Frederick County) from the mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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*** |
Paddy Run (Frederick County) from its mouth (0.0) to river mile 1.8. |
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vi** |
Paddy Run (Frederick County) from river mile 1.8 to river mile 8.1-6.3 miles. |
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iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Sulphur Springs Gap (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Cedar Creek 1.9 miles upstream. |
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6c |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
North Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from Strasburg's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream. |
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6d |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
North Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from Woodstock's raw water intake (approximately 0.25 mile upstream of State Route 609 bridge near Woodstock) to points 5 miles upstream. |
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6e |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Smith Creek and its tributaries from New Market's raw water intake to their headwaters. |
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Natural Trout Waters in Section 6e |
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iv |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Mountain Run (Fridley Branch, Rockingham County) from Route 722 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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6f |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
North Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from the Food Processors Water Coop, Inc. dam at Timberville and the Town of Broadway's intakes on Linville Creek and the North Fork Shenandoah to points 5 miles upstream. |
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6g |
IV |
Shoemaker River and its tributaries from Slate Lick Run, and including Slate Lick Run, to its headwaters. |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6g |
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*** |
Slate Lick Run from its confluence with the Shoemaker River upstream to the 1500 foot elevation. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 6g |
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iv |
Long Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with the Shoemaker River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Slate Lick Run from the 1500 foot elevation upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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6h |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Unnamed tributary of North Fork Shenandoah River (on the western slope of Short Mountain opposite Mt. Jackson) from the Town of Mt. Jackson's (inactive mid-1992) raw water intake (north and east dams) to its headwaters. |
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6i |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Little Sulfur Creek, Dan's Hollow and Horns Gully (tributaries of the North Fork Shenandoah River on the western slope of Short Mountain opposite Mt. Jackson) which served as a water supply for the Town of Edinburg until March 31, 1992, from the Edinburg intakes upstream to their headwaters. |
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SEC. |
CLASS |
SP. STDS. |
SECTION DESCRIPTION |
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1 |
II |
a,z, bb, kk, ESW-11 |
James River and its tidal tributaries from Old Point Comfort - Fort Wool to the end of tidal waters (fall line, Mayo's Bridge, 14th Street, Richmond), except prohibited or spoil areas, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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1a |
III |
Free flowing or nontidal portions of streams in Section 1, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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|
VII |
Swamp waters in Section 1a |
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Gunns Run and its tributaries from the head of tide at river mile 2.64 to its headwaters. |
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1b |
II |
a,z |
Eastern and Western Branches of the Elizabeth River and tidal portions of their tributaries from their confluence with the Elizabeth River to the end of tidal waters. |
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1c |
III |
Free flowing portions of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River and its tributaries. Includes Salem Canal up to its intersection with Timberlake Road at N36°48'35.67"/W76°08'31.70". |
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1d |
II |
a,z |
Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River from its confluence with the Elizabeth River to the lock at Great Bridge. |
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1e |
III |
Free flowing portions of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River and of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River from their confluence with the Elizabeth River to the lock at Great Bridge. |
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|
1f |
II |
a |
Nansemond River and its tributaries from its confluence with the James River to Suffolk (dam at Lake Meade), unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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1g |
(Deleted) | ||
|
VII |
Swamp waters in Section 1f Shingle Creek and its tributaries from the head of tide (approximately 500 feet downstream of Route 13/337) to their headwaters. |
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1h |
III |
PWS |
Lake Prince, Lake Burnt Mills and Western Branch impoundments for Norfolk raw water supply and Lake Kilby - Cahoon Pond, Lake Meade and Lake Speight impoundments for Portsmouth raw water supply and including all tributaries to these impoundments. |
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VII |
Swamp waters in Section 1h |
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Eley Swamp and its tributaries from Route 736 upstream to their headwaters. |
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1i |
III |
Free flowing portions of the Pagan River and its free flowing tributaries. |
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1j |
(Deleted) |
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1k |
III |
PWS |
Skiffes Creek Reservoir (Newport News water impoundment). |
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1l |
III |
PWS |
The Lone Star lakes and impoundments in the City of Suffolk, Chuckatuck Creek watershed which serve as a water source for the City of Suffolk. |
|
1m |
III |
PWS |
The Lee Hall Reservoir system, near Skiffes Creek and the Warwick River, in the City of Newport News. |
|
1n |
III |
PWS |
Chuckatuck Creek and its tributaries from Suffolk's raw water intake (at Godwin's Millpond) to a point 5 miles upstream. |
|
1o |
II |
PWS, bb |
James River from City Point (Hopewell) to a point 5 miles upstream. |
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1p |
III |
PWS |
Free flowing tributaries to section 1o. |
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2 |
III |
Free flowing tributaries of the Chickahominy River to Walkers Dam, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
|
VII |
Swamp waters in Section 2 |
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Morris Creek and its tributaries from the head of tide at river mile 5.97 upstream to its headwaters. |
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2a |
III |
PWS |
Diascund Creek and its tributaries from Newport News's raw water intake dam to its headwaters. |
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2b |
III |
PWS |
Little Creek Reservoir and its tributaries from the City of Newport News impoundment dam to 5 miles upstream of the raw water intake. |
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3 |
III |
m |
Chickahominy River and its tributaries from Walkers Dam to Bottoms Bridge (Route 60 bridge), unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
VII |
Swamp waters in Section 3 |
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|
m |
Chickahominy River from its confluence with Toe Ink Swamp at river mile 43.07 upstream to Bottoms Bridge (Route 60). |
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|
m |
Rumley Marsh and tributaries from the confluence of an unnamed tributary at river mile 2.61, upstream to the confluence with Beus Swamp. Beus Swamp, Piney Branch, and Pelham Swamp above the confluence of Beus Swamp are excluded. |
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|
m |
White Oak Swamp and its tributaries from its confluence with the Chickahominy River to their headwaters. |
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3a |
III |
PWS,m |
Chickahominy River and its tributaries from Walkers Dam to points 5 miles upstream. |
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4 |
III |
m |
Chickahominy River and its tributaries, unless otherwise designated in this chapter, from Bottoms Bridge (Route 60 bridge) to its headwaters. |
|
VII |
Swamp waters in Section 4 |
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|
m |
Chickahominy River from Bottoms Bridge (Route 60) upstream to its confluence with Stony Run at rivermile 71.03. |
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|
m |
Stony Run and tributaries from the confluence with Chickahominy River to their headwaters. |
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4a |
III |
Free flowing tributaries to the James River from Brandon to the fall line at Richmond, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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VII |
Swamp waters in Section 4a |
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Fourmile Creek and its tributaries to their headwaters. |
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SEC. |
CLASS |
SP. STDS. |
SECTION DESCRIPTION |
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1 |
III |
PWS |
Lake Gaston and the John Kerr Reservoir in Virginia and their tributaries in Virginia, unless otherwise designated in this chapter (not including the Roanoke or the Dan Rivers). The Roanoke River Service Authority's water supply intake is in this section. |
|
1a |
III |
Dockery Creek and its tributaries to their headwaters. |
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2 |
III |
Dan River and its tributaries from the John Kerr Reservoir to the Virginia-North Carolina state line just east of the Pittsylvania-Halifax County line, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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2a |
III |
PWS |
Dan River and its tributaries from South Boston's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream. |
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2b |
III |
PWS |
Banister River and its tributaries from Burlington Industries' inactive raw water intake (about 2000 feet downstream of Route 360) inclusive of the Town of Halifax intake at the Banister Lake dam upstream to the Pittsylvania-Halifax County line (designation for main stem and tributaries ends at the county line). |
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2c |
(Deleted) |
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2d |
III |
PWS |
Cherrystone Creek and its tributaries from Chatham's raw water intake upstream to their headwaters. |
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2e |
III |
PWS |
Georges Creek from Gretna's raw water intake upstream to its headwaters. |
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2f |
III |
PWS |
Banister River and its tributaries from point below its confluence with Bearskin Creek (at latitude 36°46'15"; longitude 79°27'08") just east of Route 703, upstream to their headwaters. |
|
2g |
III |
PWS |
Whitethorn Creek and its tributaries from its confluence with Georges Creek upstream to their headwaters. |
|
3 |
III |
Dan River and its tributaries from the Virginia-North Carolina state line just east of the Pittsylvania-Halifax County line upstream to the state line just east of Draper, North Carolina, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
|
III |
PWS |
Dan River and its tributaries from the Virginia-North Carolina state line just south of Danville to points 1.34 miles upstream and the first unnamed tributary to Hogans Creek from the Virginia-North Carolina state line to a point 0.45 mile upstream. |
|
|
3a |
III |
PWS |
Dan River and its tributaries from the Schoolfield Dam including the City of Danville's main water intake located just upstream of the Schoolfield Dam, upstream to the Virginia-North Carolina state line. |
|
3b |
IV |
PWS |
Cascade Creek and its tributaries. |
|
3c |
IV |
PWS |
Smith River and its tributaries from the Virginia-North Carolina state line to, but not including, Home Creek. |
|
3d |
VI |
PWS |
Smith River from DuPont's (inactive) raw water intake upstream to the Philpott Dam, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
VI |
PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 3d |
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|
ii |
Smith River from DuPont's (inactive) raw water intake upstream to the Philpott Dam, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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3e |
IV |
Philpott Reservoir, Fairystone Lake and their tributaries. |
|
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 3e |
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|
v |
Otter Creek from its confluence with Rennet Bag Creek (Philpott Reservoir) to its headwaters. |
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|
v |
Smith River (Philpott Reservoir portion) from the Philpott Dam (river mile 46.80) to river mile 61.14, just above the confluence with Small Creek. |
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|
v |
Rennet Bag Creek from its confluence with the Smith River to the confluence of Long Branch Creek. |
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|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 3e |
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|
ii |
Brogan Branch from its confluence with Rennet Bag Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Rennet Bag Creek from the confluence of Long Branch Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Roaring Run from its confluence with Rennet Bag Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
3f |
IV |
PWS |
North Mayo River and South Mayo River and their tributaries from the Virginia-North Carolina state line to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
3g |
IV |
Interstate streams in the Dan River watershed above the point where the Dan crosses the Virginia-North Carolina state line just east of Draper, North Carolina, (including the Mayo and the Smith watersheds), unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 3g |
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|
vi |
Dan River from the Virginia-North Carolina state line upstream to the Pinnacles Power House. |
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|
*** |
Little Dan River from its confluence with the Dan River 7.8 miles upstream. |
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|
v |
Smith River from river mile 61.14 (just below the confluence of Small Creek), to Route 704 (river mile 69.20). |
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|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 3g |
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|
ii |
Dan River from Pinnacles Power House to Townes Dam. |
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|
ii |
Dan River from headwaters of Townes Reservoir to Talbott Dam. |
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|
iii |
Little Dan River from 7.8 miles above its confluence with the Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
i |
North Prong of the North Fork Smith River from its confluence with the North Fork Smith River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
North Fork Smith River from its confluence with the Smith River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Smith River from Route 704 (river mile 69.20) to Route 8 (river mile 77.55). |
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|
ii |
Smith River from Route 8 (approximate river mile 77.55) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
South Mayo River from river mile 38.8 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
3h |
IV |
PWS |
South Mayo River and its tributaries from the Town of Stuart's raw water intake 0.4 mile upstream of its confluence with the North Fork Mayo River to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 3h |
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|
iii |
Brushy Fork from its confluence with the South Mayo River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Lily Cove Branch from its confluence with Rye Cove Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Rye Cove Creek from its confluence with the South Mayo River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
South Mayo River from river mile 33.8 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
3i |
IV |
PWS |
Hale Creek and its tributaries from the Fairy Stone State Park's raw water intake 1.7 miles from its confluence with Fairy Stone Lake upstream to its headwaters. |
|
3j |
VI |
PWS |
Smith River and its tributaries from the Henry County Public Service Authority's raw water intake about 0.2 mile upstream of its confluence with Town Creek to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
4 |
III |
Intrastate tributaries to the Dan River above the Virginia-North Carolina state line just east of Draper, North Carolina, to their headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 4 |
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|
vi |
Browns Dan River from the intersection of Routes 647 and 646 to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Little Spencer Creek from its confluence with Spencer Creek to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Poorhouse Creek from its confluence with North Fork South Mayo River upstream to Route 817. |
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|
*** |
Rock Castle Creek from its confluence with the Smith River upstream to Route 40. |
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|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 4 |
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|
ii |
Barnard Creek from its confluence with the Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Big Cherry Creek from its confluence with Ivy Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Ivy Creek from its confluence with the Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Camp Branch from its confluence with Ivy Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Haunted Branch from its confluence with Barnard Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Hookers Creek from its confluence with the Little Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Ivy Creek from Coleman's Mill Pond upstream to Route 58 (approximately 2.5 miles). |
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|
iii |
Little Ivy Creek from its confluence with Ivy Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Little Rock Castle Creek from its confluence with Rock Castle Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Maple Swamp Branch from its confluence with Round Meadow Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Mayberry Creek from its confluence with Round Meadow Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Mill Creek from its confluence with the Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
North Fork South Mayo River from its confluence with the South Mayo River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
vi** |
Patrick Springs Branch from its confluence with Laurel Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Polebridge Creek from Route 692 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Poorhouse Creek from Route 817 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Rhody Creek from its confluence with the South Mayo River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Rich Creek from Route 58 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Roaring Creek from its confluence with the Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
i |
Rock Castle Creek from Route 40 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Round Meadow Creek from its confluence with the Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Sawpit Branch from its confluence with Round Meadow Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Shooting Creek from its confluence with the Smith River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
vi** |
Spencer Creek from Route 692 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Squall Creek from its confluence with the Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Tuggle Creek from its confluence with the Dan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Widgeon Creek from its confluence with the Smith River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
4a |
III |
PWS |
Intrastate tributaries (includes Beaver Creek, Little Beaver Creek, and Jones Creek, for the City of Martinsville) to the Smith River from DuPont's (inactive) raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream from Fieldcrest Cannon's raw water intake. |
|
4b |
III |
PWS |
Marrowbone Creek and its tributaries from the Henry County Public Service Authority's raw water intake (about 0.25 mile upstream from Route 220) to their headwaters. |
|
4c |
III |
PWS |
Leatherwood Creek and its tributaries from the Henry County Public Service Authority's raw water intake 8 miles upstream of its confluence with the Smith River to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
5 |
IV |
PWS |
Roanoke Staunton River from the headwaters of the John Kerr Reservoir to Leesville Dam unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
5a |
III |
PWS |
Tributaries to the Roanoke Staunton River from the headwaters of the John Kerr Reservoir to Leesville Dam, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5a |
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|
vi |
Day Creek from Route 741 to its headwaters. |
||
|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 5a |
||
|
iii |
Gunstock Creek from its confluence with Overstreet Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
||
|
ii |
Overstreet Creek from its confluence with North Otter Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
5b |
III |
PWS |
Spring Creek from Keysville's raw water intake upstream to its headwaters. |
|
5c |
III |
PWS |
Falling River and its tributaries from a point just upstream from State Route 40 (the raw water source for Dan River, Inc.) to points 5 miles upstream and including the entire Phelps Creek watershed which contains the Brookneal Reservoir. |
|
5d |
III |
Falling River and its tributaries from 5 miles above Dan River, Inc. raw water intake to its headwaters. |
|
|
5e |
III |
PWS |
Reed Creek and its tributaries from Altavista's raw water intake upstream to their headwaters. |
|
5f |
III |
PWS |
Big Otter River and its tributaries from Bedford's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream, and Stony Creek and Little Stony Creek upstream to their headwaters. |
|
VI |
PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 5f |
|
|
ii |
Little Stony Creek from 1 mile above its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Stony Creek from the Bedford Reservoir upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
5g |
III |
Big Otter River and its tributaries from 5 miles above Bedford's raw water intake upstream to their headwaters. |
|
|
5h |
III |
Ash Camp Creek and that portion of Little Roanoke Creek from its confluence with Ash Camp Creek to the Route 47 bridge. |
|
|
5i |
III |
PWS |
The Roanoke River and its tributaries from the Town of Altavista's raw water intake, 0.1 mile upstream from the confluence of Sycamore Creek, to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
5j |
III |
PWS |
Big Otter River and its tributaries from the Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
6 |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Roanoke River from a point (at latitude 37°15'53"; longitude 79°54'00") 5 miles above the headwaters of Smith Mountain Lake upstream to Salem's #1 raw water intake. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6 |
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|
*** |
pH-6.5-9.5, ff |
Roanoke River from its junction from Routes 11 and 419 to Salem's #1 raw water intake. |
|
|
6a |
III |
NEW-1 |
Tributaries of the Roanoke River from Leesville Dam to Niagra Reservoir, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6a |
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|
vi |
Gourd Creek from 1.3 miles above its confluence with Snow Creek to its headwaters. |
||
|
vi |
Maggodee Creek from Boones Mill upstream to Route 862 (approximately 3.8 miles). |
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|
vii |
South Fork Blackwater River from its confluence with the Blackwater River upstream to Roaring Run. |
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|
vi |
South Prong Pigg River from its confluence with the Pigg River to its headwaters. |
||
|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 6a |
||
|
iii |
Daniels Branch from its confluence with the South Fork Blackwater River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
||
|
ii |
Green Creek from Roaring Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
||
|
ii |
Pigg River from 1 mile above the confluence of the South Prong Pigg River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
||
|
ii |
Roaring Run from its confluence with the South Fork Blackwater River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
6b |
(Deleted) |
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|
6c |
III |
PWS |
Falling Creek Reservoir and Beaverdam Reservoir. |
|
6d |
IV |
Tributaries of the Roanoke River from Niagra Reservoir to Salem's #1 raw water intake, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6d |
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|
vii |
ee |
Tinker Creek from its confluence with the Roanoke River north to Routes 11 and 220. |
|
|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 6d |
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|
iii |
Glade Creek from its junction with Berkley Road NE to the confluence of Coyner Branch. |
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|
6e |
IV |
PWS |
Carvin Cove Reservoir and its tributaries to their headwaters. |
|
6f |
IV |
PWS, NEW-1 |
Blackwater River and its tributaries from the Town of Rocky Mount's raw water intake (just upstream of State Route 220) to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
6g |
IV |
PWS |
Tinker Creek and its tributaries from the City of Roanoke's raw water intake (about 0.4 mile downstream from Glebe Mills) to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
6h |
IV |
PWS |
Roanoke River from Leesville Dam to Smith Mountain Dam (Gap of Smith Mountain), excluding all tributaries to Leesville Lake. |
|
6i |
IV |
PWS, NEW-1 |
Roanoke River from Smith Mountain Dam (Gap of Smith Mountain) upstream to a point (at latitude 37°15'53"; longitude 79°54'00" and its tributaries to points 5 miles above the 795.0 foot contour (normal pool elevation) of Smith Mountain Lake. |
|
7 |
IV |
pH-6.5-9.5, ESW-2 |
Roanoke River and its tributaries, unless otherwise designated in this chapter, from Salem's #1 raw water intake to their headwaters. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 7 |
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|
vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Elliott Creek from the confluence of Rocky Branch to its headwaters. |
|
|
vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Goose Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Roanoke River to its headwaters. |
|
|
vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Mill Creek from its confluence with Bottom Creek to its headwaters. |
|
|
*** |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Roanoke River from 5 miles above Salem's #2 raw water intake to the Spring Hollow Reservoir intake (see Section 7b). |
|
|
vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Smith Creek from its confluence with Elliott Creek to its headwaters. |
|
|
vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
South Fork Roanoke River from 5 miles above the Spring Hollow Reservoir intake (see Section 7b) to the mouth of Bottom Creek (river mile 17.1). |
|
|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 7 |
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|
ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Big Laurel Creek from its confluence with Bottom Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
|
|
ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Bottom Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Roanoke River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
|
|
ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Lick Fork (Floyd County) from its confluence with Goose Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
|
|
ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Mill Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Roanoke River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
|
|
iii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Purgatory Creek from Camp Alta Mons upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
|
|
ii |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
Spring Branch from its confluence with the South Fork Roanoke River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
|
|
7a |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Roanoke River and its tributaries from Salem's #1 raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream from Salem's #2 raw water intake. |
|
V |
PWS |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 7a |
|
|
*** |
pH-6.5-9.5, ff |
Roanoke River from Salem's #1 raw water intake to a point 5 miles upstream from Salem's #2 raw water intake. |
|
|
7b |
IV |
PWS pH-6.5-9.5 |
Roanoke River and its tributaries from the Spring Hollow Reservoir intake upstream to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
V |
PWS |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 7b |
|
|
*** |
pH-6.5-9.5, ff |
Roanoke River from the Spring Hollow Reservoir intake to the South Fork Roanoke River at the confluence of Bottom and Goose creeks near the Floyd-Montgomery County line. |
|
|
vi |
pH-6.5-9.5 |
South Fork Roanoke River from its confluence with the Roanoke River to 5 miles above the Spring Hollow Reservoir intake. |
|
SEC. |
CLASS |
SP. STDS. |
SECTION DESCRIPTION |
|
1 |
I |
a |
The Atlantic Ocean from Cape Henry Light (Latitude 36°55'06" North; Longitude 76°00'04" West) east to the three mile limit and south to the Virginia-North Carolina state line. The Atlantic Ocean from Cape Henry Light to Thimble Shoal Channel (Latitude 36°57'30" North; Longitude 76°02'30" West) from Thimble Shoal Channel to Smith Island (Latitude 37°07'04" North; Longitude 75°54'04" West) and north to the Virginia-Maryland state line. |
|
1a |
III |
|
All free flowing portions of the streams, creeks and coves in Section 1 east of the east-west divide boundary on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. |
|
1b |
II |
a |
Tidal portions of streams, creeks and coves in Section 1 east of the east-west divide boundary on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. |
|
2 |
II |
a, ll |
Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries from Old Point Comfort Tower (Latitude 37°00'00" North; Longitude 76°18'08" West) to Thimble Shoal Light (Latitude 37°00'09" North; Longitude 76°14'04" West) to and along the south side of Thimble Shoal Channel to its eastern end (Latitude 36°57'03" North; Longitude 76°02'03" West) to Smith Island (Latitude 37°07'04" North; Longitude 75°54'04" West) north to the Virginia-Maryland state line following the east-west divide boundary on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, west along the Virginia-Maryland state line, to the Virginia Coast, (Latitude 37°53'23" North; Longitude 76°14'25" West) and south following the Virginia Coast to Old Point Comfort Tower (previously described), unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
2a |
III |
|
Free flowing portions of streams lying on the Eastern Shore of Virginia west of the east-west divide boundary unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
|
2b |
III |
|
Drummonds Millpond including Coards Branch. |
|
2c |
III |
|
The Virginia Department of Agriculture experimental station pond and its tributaries. |
|
2d |
III |
|
The free flowing streams tributary to the western portion of the Chesapeake Bay lying between the Virginia-Maryland state line and Old Point Comfort. |
|
VII |
Swamp waters in Section 2d Briery Swamp and tributaries from the confluence with Dragon Swamp to their headwaters. Contrary Swamp from the confluence with Dragon Swamp to its headwaters. Crany Creek from its confluence with Fox Mill Run to its headwaters. Dragon Run and its tributaries from the confluence with Dragon Swamp to their headwaters. Dragon Swamp and tributaries from the head of tidal waters at river mile 4.60 to their headwaters. Exol Swamp and tributaries from the confluence with Dragon Swamp to their headwaters. Fox Mill Run from the head of tidal waters to its headwaters. Holmes Swamp and its tributaries from the confluence with Exol Swamp to their headwaters. Northwest Branch Severn River from the head of tidal waters near Severn Hall Lane to its headwaters. Timber Branch Swamp and its tributaries from the confluence with Dragon Swamp to their headwaters. Yorkers Swamp and its tributaries from the confluence with Dragon Swamp to their headwaters. White Marsh and its tributaries from the confluence with Dragon Swamp to their headwaters. |
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|
2e |
III |
PWS |
Harwood's Mill Reservoir (in Poquoson River's headwaters - a source of water for the City of Newport News) and its tributaries. |
|
2f |
III |
PWS |
Brick Kiln Creek and its tributaries from Fort Monroe's raw water intake (at the Big Bethel Reservoir) to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
2g |
III |
PWS |
Beaverdam Swamp and its tributaries (including Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir) from the Gloucester County Water System raw water intake to its headwaters. |
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3 |
II |
a |
Chesapeake Bay from Old Point Comfort Tower (Latitude 37°00'00" North; Longitude 76°18'08" West) to Thimble Shoal Light (Latitude 37°00'09" North; Longitude 76°14'04" West) along the south side of Thimble Shoal Channel to Cape Henry Light (Latitude 36°55'06" North; Longitude 76°00'04" West). |
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3a |
II |
a,z |
Little Creek from its confluence with Chesapeake Bay (Lynnhaven Roads) to end of navigable waters. |
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3b |
II |
a |
Tidal portions of Lynnhaven watershed from its confluence with the Chesapeake Bay (Lynnhaven Roads) to and including Lynnhaven Bay, Western Branch Lynnhaven River, Eastern Branch Lynnhaven River, Long Creek, Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay, Thalia Creek and its tributaries to the end of tidal waters. Great Neck Creek and Little Neck Creek from their confluence with Linkhorn Bay and their tidal tributaries. Rainey Gut and Crystal Lake from their confluence with Linkhorn Bay. |
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3c |
III |
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Free flowing portions of streams in Section 3b, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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3d |
III |
PWS |
The impoundments on the Little Creek watershed including Little Creek Reservoir, Lake Smith, Lake Whitehurst, Lake Lawson, and Lake Wright. |
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3e |
II |
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London Bridge Creek from its confluence with the Eastern Branch of Lynnhaven River to the end of tidal waters. Wolfsnare Creek from its confluence with the Eastern Branch Lynnhaven River to the fall line. |
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3f |
III |
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Free flowing portions of London Bridge Creek and Wolfsnare Creek to the Dam Neck Road Bridge at N36°47'20.00"/W76°04'12.10" (West Neck Creek) and their free flowing tributaries. |
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3g |
III |
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Lake Joyce and Lake Bradford. |
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SEC. |
CLASS |
SP. STDS |
SECTION DESCRIPTION |
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1 |
IV |
u |
New River and its tributaries, unless otherwise designated in this chapter, from the Virginia-West Virginia state line to the Montgomery-Giles County line. |
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V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 1 |
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*** |
Laurel Creek (a tributary to Wolf Creek in Bland County) from Rocky Gap to the Route 613 bridge one mile west of the junction of Routes 613 and 21. |
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viii |
Laurel Creek (Bland County) from its confluence with Hunting Camp Creek 3.2 miles upstream. |
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viii |
Little Wolf Creek (Bland County) from its confluence with Laurel Creek 2.6 miles upstream. |
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v |
Sinking Creek from 5.1 miles above its confluence with the New River 10.8 miles upstream (near the Route 778 crossing). |
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vi |
Sinking Creek from the Route 778 crossing to the Route 628 crossing. |
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vi |
Spur Branch from its confluence with Little Walker Creek to its headwaters. |
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v |
Walker Creek from the Route 52 bridge to its headwaters. |
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*** |
Wolf Creek (Bland County) from Grapefield to its headwaters. |
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VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 1 |
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ii |
Bear Spring Branch from its confluence with the New River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Clear Fork (Bland County) from river mile 8.5 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Cove Creek (Tazewell County) from its confluence with Clear Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Cox Branch from its confluence with Clear Fork to Tazewell's raw water intake (river mile 1.6). |
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iii |
Ding Branch from its confluence with Nobusiness Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Dry Fork (Bland County) from 4.8 miles above its confluence with Laurel Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
East Fork Cove Creek (Tazewell County) from its confluence with Cove Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Hunting Camp Creek from its confluence with Wolf Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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*** |
Hunting Camp Creek from its confluence with Wolf Creek 8.9 miles upstream. |
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iii |
Hunting Camp Creek from 8.9 miles above its confluence with Wolf Creek 3 miles upstream. |
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ii |
Laurel Creek (tributary to Wolf Creek in Bland County) from Camp Laurel in the vicinity of Laurel Fork Church, upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Laurel Creek from a point 0.7 mile from its confluence with Sinking Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Little Creek (Tazewell County) from 1.5 miles above its confluence with Wolf Creek above the Tazewell County Sportsmen's Club Lake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Mercy Branch from its confluence with Mill Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Mill Creek from the Narrows Town line upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Mudley Branch from its confluence with the West Fork Cove Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Nobusiness Creek from its confluence with Kimberling Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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*** |
Nobusiness Creek from its confluence with Kimberling Creek 4.7 miles upstream. |
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|
iii |
Nobusiness Creek from 4.7 miles above its confluence with Kimberling Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Oneida Branch from its confluence with the West Fork Cove Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Panther Den Branch from its confluence with Nobusiness Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Piney Creek from its confluence with the New River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Wabash Creek from its confluence with Walker Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
West Fork Cove Creek from its confluence with Cove Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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1a |
(Deleted) |
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1b |
IV |
u |
Wolf Creek and its tributaries in Virginia from its confluence with Mill Creek upstream to the Giles-Bland County line. |
|
1c |
(Deleted) |
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|
1d |
IV |
u |
Stony Creek and its tributaries, unless otherwise designated in this chapter, from its confluence with the New River upstream to its headwaters, and Little Stony Creek and its tributaries from its confluence with the New River to its headwaters. |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 1d |
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|
vi |
Stony Creek (Giles County) from its confluence with the New River to its confluence with Laurel Branch. |
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|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 1d |
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|
iii |
Dismal Branch from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Dixon Branch from its confluence with North Fork Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Hemlock Branch from its confluence with Little Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Laurel Branch from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Laurel Creek from its confluence with Little Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Little Stony Creek from its confluence with the New River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Maple Flats Branch from its confluence with Little Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Meredith Branch from its confluence with Little Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Nettle Hollow from its confluence with Little Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
North Fork Stony Creek from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Pine Swamp Branch from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Pond Drain from its confluence with Little Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Stony Creek (Giles County) from the confluence of Laurel Branch at Olean upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
White Rock Branch from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Wildcat Hollow from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
1e |
IV |
PWS,u |
Kimberling Creek and its tributaries from Bland Correctional Farm's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
VI |
PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 1e |
|
|
iii |
Dismal Creek from its confluence with Kimberling Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Pearis Thompson Branch from its confluence with Dismal Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Standrock Branch from its confluence with Dismal Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
1f |
(Deleted) |
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|
1g |
IV |
u |
Bluestone River and its tributaries, unless otherwise designated in this chapter, from the Virginia-West Virginia state line upstream to their headwaters. |
|
1h |
IV |
PWS,u |
Bluestone River and its tributaries from Bluefield's raw water intake upstream to its headwaters. |
|
VI |
PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 1h |
|
|
iii |
Bluestone River from a point adjacent to the Route 650/460 intersection to a point 5.7 miles upstream. |
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|
1i |
IV |
PWS |
Big Spring Branch from the Town of Pocahontas's intake, from the Virginia-West Virginia state line, including the entire watershed in Abbs Valley (the Town of Pocahontas's intake is located in West Virginia near the intersection of West Virginia State Route 102 and Rye Road. |
|
1j |
(Deleted) |
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|
1k |
IV |
PWS |
Walker Creek and its tributaries from the Wythe-Bland Water and Sewer Authority's raw water intake (for Bland) to points 5 miles upstream. |
|
1l |
VI ii |
PWS |
Cox Branch and its tributaries from Tazewell's raw water intake at the Tazewell Reservoir (river mile 1.6) to headwaters. |
|
2 |
IV |
v, NEW-5 |
New River and its tributaries, unless otherwise designated in this chapter, from the Montgomery-Giles County line upstream to the Virginia-North Carolina state line (to include Peach Bottom Creek from its confluence with the New River to the mouth of Little Peach Bottom Creek). |
|
V |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 2 |
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|
v |
Beaverdam Creek from its confluence with the Little River to its headwaters. |
||
|
v |
Big Indian Creek from its confluence with the Little River to a point 7.4 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
Boyd Spring Run from its confluence with the New River to its headwaters. |
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|
*** |
Brush Creek from the first bridge on Route 617 south of the junction of Routes 617 and 601 to the Floyd County line. |
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|
vi |
Camp Creek from its confluence with the Little River to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Cove Creek (Wythe County) from Route 77, 8.1 miles above its confluence with Reed Creek, 10.5 miles upstream. |
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Dodd Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Little River to its headwaters. |
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|
*** |
Dodd Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Little River 4 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
Dodd Creek from 4 miles above its confluence with the West Fork Little River to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
East Fork Stony Fork from its confluence with Stony Fork 4 miles upstream. |
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*** |
Elk Creek from its confluence with Knob Fork Creek to the junction of State Routes 611 and 662. |
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|
vi |
Gullion Fork from its confluence with Reed Creek 3.3 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
Little Brush Creek from its confluence with Brush Creek 1.9 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
Lost Bent Creek from its confluence with the Little River to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Middle Creek from its confluence with Little River to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Middle Fox Creek from its confluence with Fox Creek 4.1 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
Mill Creek (Wythe County) from its confluence with the New River 3.7 miles upstream. |
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|
v |
North Fork Greasy Creek from its confluence with Greasy Creek to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Oldfield Creek from its confluence with the Little River to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Peach Bottom Creek from the mouth of Little Peach Bottom Creek to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Pine Branch from its confluence with the Little River to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Pine Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Piney Fork from its confluence with Greasy Creek to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Poor Branch from its confluence with the New River to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Poverty Creek (Montgomery County) from its confluence with Toms Creek to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Reed Creek (Wythe County) within the Jefferson National Forest from 57 miles above its confluence with the New River 6.8 miles upstream, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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|
vi |
Shady Branch from its confluence with Greasy Creek to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Shorts Creek from 6.2 miles above its confluence with the New River in the vicinity of Route 747, 3 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
South Fork Reed Creek from river mile 6.8 (at Route 666 below Groseclose) 11.9 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
St. Lukes Fork from its confluence with Cove Creek 1.4 miles upstream. |
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|
vi |
Stony Fork (Wythe County) from 1.9 miles above its confluence with Reed Creek at the intersection of Routes 600, 682, and 21/52 at Favonia 5.7 miles upstream. |
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*** |
Toms Creek from its confluence with the New River to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
West Fork Big Indian Creek from its confluence with Big Indian Creek to its headwaters. |
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|
vi |
Wolf Branch from its confluence with Poor Branch 1.2 miles upstream. |
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|
VI |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 2 |
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|
ii |
Baker Branch from its confluence with Cabin Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Baldwin Branch from 0.2 mile above its confluence with Big Horse Creek at the Virginia-North Carolina state line upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Bear Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Beaver Creek from its confluence with the Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Beaverdam Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Crooked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Big Branch from its confluence with Greasy Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Big Horse Creek from 12.8 miles above its confluence with the North Fork New River (above the Virginia-North Carolina state line below Whitetop) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Big Indian Creek from a point 7.4 miles upstream of its confluence with the Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Big Laurel Creek from its confluence with the Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Big Laurel Creek from its confluence with Pine Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Big Reed Island Creek from Route 221 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Big Run from its confluence with the Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Blue Spring Creek from its confluence with Cripple Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Boothe Creek from its confluence with the Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Bournes Branch from its confluence with Brush Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Brannon Branch from its confluence with Burks Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Brier Run from its confluence with |
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|
ii |
Buffalo Branch from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Burgess Creek from its confluence with Big Horse Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Burks Fork from the Floyd-Carroll County line upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Byars Creek from its confluence with Whitetop Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Cabin Creek from its confluence with Helton Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Cabin Creek from its confluence with Helton Creek 3.2 miles upstream. |
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|
i |
Cabin Creek from 3.2 miles above its confluence with Helton Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
ii |
Cherry Creek from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Chisholm Creek from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iv |
Crigger Creek from its confluence with Cripple Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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*** |
Cripple Creek from the junction of the stream and U.S. Route 21 in Wythe County upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Crooked Creek (Carroll County) from Route 707 to Route 620. |
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ii |
Crooked Creek from Route 620 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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|
iii |
Daniel Branch from its confluence with Crooked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Dobbins Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Dry Creek from 1.9 miles above its confluence with Blue Spring Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Dry Run (Wythe County) from its confluence with Cripple Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Earls Branch from its confluence with Beaver Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
East Fork Crooked Creek from its confluence with Crooked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
East Fork Dry Run from its confluence with Dry Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
East Prong Furnace Creek from its confluence with Furnace Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Elkhorn Creek from its confluence with Crooked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Fox Creek from its junction with Route 734 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Francis Mill Creek from its confluence with Cripple Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Furnace Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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*** |
Glade Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Crooked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Grassy Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek at Route 641, upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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vi** |
Grassy Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Little Reed Island Creek at Route 769, upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Greasy Creek from the Floyd-Carroll County line upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Greens Creek from its confluence with Stone Mountain Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Guffey Creek from its confluence with Fox Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Helton Creek from the Virginia-North Carolina state line upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Howell Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Jerry Creek (Grayson County) from its confluence with Middle Fox Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Jones Creek (Wythe County) from its confluence with Kinser Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Killinger Creek from its confluence with Cripple Creek and White Rock Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Kinser Creek from 0.4 mile above its confluence with Crigger Creek above the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Boundary at Groseclose Chapel upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Laurel Branch (Carroll County) from its confluence with Staunton Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Laurel Creek (Grayson County) from its confluence with Fox Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Laurel Fork from the Floyd-Carroll County line upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Laurel Fork (Carroll County) from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek to the Floyd-Carroll County line. |
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i |
Lewis Fork from its confluence with Fox Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Little Cranberry Creek from its confluence with Crooked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Little Helton Creek from the Virginia-North Carolina state line upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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*** |
Little Reed Island Creek from its junction with State Routes 782 and 772 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries, unless otherwise designated in this chapter. |
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*** |
Little River from its junction with Route 706 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Little Snake Creek from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Little Wilson Creek from its confluence with Wilson Creek (at Route 16 at Volney) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Long Mountain Creek from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Meadow Creek (Floyd County) from its confluence with the Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Meadow View Run from its confluence with Burks Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Middle Creek from its confluence with Crigger Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Middle Fork Helton Creek from its confluence with Helton Creek 2.2 miles upstream. |
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i |
Middle Fork Helton Creek from 2.2 miles above its confluence with Helton Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Middle Fox Creek from 4.1 miles above its confluence with Fox Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Mill Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Little Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Mill Creek (Grayson County) from its confluence with Fox Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Mira Fork from its confluence with Greasy Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
North Branch Elk Creek from its confluence with Elk Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
North Prong Buckhorn Creek from its confluence with Buckhorn Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Oldfield Creek from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Opossum Creek from its confluence with Fox Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Payne Creek from its confluence with the Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Peak Creek from 19 miles above its confluence with the New River above the Gatewood Reservoir upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Pine Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Pine Creek (Floyd County) from its confluence with Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Pipestem Branch from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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i |
Quebec Branch from its confluence with |
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iv |
Raccoon Branch from its confluence with White Rock Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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*** |
Reed Creek (Wythe County) from 5 miles above Wytheville's raw water intake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Ripshin Creek from its confluence with Laurel Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Road Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Road Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iv |
Rock Creek from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Silverleaf Branch from its confluence with the Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Snake Creek from Route 670 (3.2 miles above its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Solomon Branch from its confluence with Fox Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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vi** |
South Branch Elk Creek from its confluence with Elk Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Spurlock Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Staunton Branch from its confluence with Crooked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Stone Mountain Creek from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Straight Branch (Carroll County) from its confluence with Greens Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Sulphur Spring Branch from its confluence with Big Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Tory Creek from its confluence with Laurel Fork upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Tract Fork from the confluence of Fortnerfield Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Trout Branch from its confluence with Little Reed Island creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
Turkey Fork from 2.6 miles above its confluence with Elk Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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ii |
Venrick Run from its confluence with Reed Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
West Fork Comers Rock Branch from its confluence with Comers Rock Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
West Fork Dodd Creek from its confluence with Dodd Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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iii |
West Fork Dry Run from its confluence with Dry Run 2 miles upstream. |
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iii |
West Fork Little Reed Island Creek (Carroll County) from its confluence with Little Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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West Fork Little River from its confluence with Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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West Prong Furnace Creek from its confluence with Furnace Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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White Rock Creek from its confluence with Cripple Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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White Rock Creek from its confluence with Cripple Creek 1.9 miles upstream. |
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White Rock Creek from 1.9 miles above its confluence with Cripple Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Whitetop Creek from its confluence with Big Horse Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Wilburn Branch from its confluence with |
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Wilson Creek from its confluence with the New River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Wilson Creek from its confluence with the New River 8.8 miles upstream. |
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Wilson Creek from 8.8 miles above its confluence with the New River 6.6 miles upstream. |
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2a |
IV |
PWS,v |
New River from Radford Army Ammunition Plant's raw water intake (that intake which is the further downstream), upstream to a point 5 miles above the NRV Regional Water Authority's raw water intake and including tributaries in this area to points 5 miles above the respective raw water intakes. |
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2b |
IV |
PWS,v |
New River from Radford's raw water intake upstream to Claytor Dam and including tributaries to points 5 miles above the intake. |
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2c |
IV |
v, NEW-4 |
New River and its tributaries, except Peak Creek above Interstate Route 81, from Claytor Dam to Big Reed Island Creek (Claytor Lake). |
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Stockable Trout Waters in Section 2c |
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Chimney Branch from its confluence with Big Macks Creek to its headwaters. |
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White Oak Camp Branch from its confluence with Chimney Branch to its headwaters. |
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Natural Trout Waters in Section 2c |
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Bark Camp Branch from its confluence with Big Macks Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Big Macks Creek from Powhatan Camp upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Little Macks Creek from its confluence with Big Macks Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Puncheoncamp Branch from its confluence with Big Macks Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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IV |
PWS,v,NEW-5 |
Peak Creek and its tributaries from Pulaski's raw water intake upstream, including Hogan Branch to its headwaters and Gatewood Reservoir. |
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Stockable Trout Waters in Section 2d |
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(West Fork) Peak Creek from the Forest Service Boundary to its headwaters. |
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2f |
IV |
PWS,v |
Little Reed Island Creek and its tributaries from Hillsville's upstream raw water intake near Cranberry Creek to points 5 miles above Hillsville's upstream raw water intake, including the entire watershed of the East Fork Little Reed Island Creek. |
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VI |
PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 2f |
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East Fork Little Reed Island Creek from its confluence with West Fork Little Reed Island Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Little Reed Island Creek from Hillsville's upstream raw water intake to a point 5 miles upstream. |
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Mine Branch from its confluence with the East Fork Little Reed Island Creek 2 miles upstream. |
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IV |
PWS,v |
Reed Creek and its tributaries from Wytheville's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream. |
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VI |
PWS,v |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 2g |
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Reed Creek from the western town limits of Wytheville to 5 miles upstream. |
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IV |
PWS,v |
Chestnut Creek and its tributaries from Galax's raw water intake upstream to their headwaters or to the Virginia-North Carolina state line. |
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PWS |
Natural Trout Waters in Section 2h |
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Coal Creek from its confluence with Chestnut Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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East Fork Chestnut Creek (Grayson County) from its confluence with Chestnut Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Hanks Branch from its confluence with the East Fork Chestnut Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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Linard Creek from its confluence with Hanks Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. |
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2i |
IV |
Fries Reservoir section of the New River from river mile 141.36 to river mile 144.29. |
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2j |
IV |
PWS |
Eagle Bottom Creek from Fries's raw water intake upstream to its headwaters. |
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2k |
IV |
New River from Stuart Dam at N36°36'08"/W81°18'40" upstream 2.29 miles. |
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2l |
IV |
PWS |
New River and its tributaries inclusive of the Wythe County Water Department's Austinville intake near the Route 636 bridge, and the Wythe County Water Department's Ivanhoe intake on Powder Mill Branch just upstream of the Wythe-Carroll County line to points 5 miles above the intakes. |
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PWS |
Stockable Trout Waters in Section 2l |
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Powder Mill Branch (from 0.6 mile above its confluence with the New River) 2.1 miles upstream. |
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IV |
PWS, NEW-4,5 |
New River (Claytor Lake) from the Klopman Mills raw water intake to the Pulaski County Public Service Authority's raw water intake and tributaries to points 5 miles upstream of each intake. |
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