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DEQ water quality programs



DEQ administers the federal Clean Water Act and enforces state laws to improve the quality of Virginia's streams, rivers, bays and ground water for aquatic life, human health and other water uses. Permits are issued to businesses, industries, local governments and individuals that take into account physical, chemical and biological standards for water quality.

DEQ has many programs to monitor, assess, and improve water quality in Virginia. To learn more about these programs, please visit the water quality program listing.

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