{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-590-990","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-590-990","heading":"Waterworks waste","body":"A. With the exception of sanitary sewage and flows recycled through the water treatment system, the wastes generated during the operation of water filtration plants constitute industrial wastes and are subject to the State Water Control Law (Chapter 3.1 (§ 62.1-44.2 et seq.) of Title 62.1 of the Code of Virginia).\n\nIndustrial wastes generated by water treatment facilities include the following:\n\n1. Filter backwash water;\n\n2. Coagulant residuals;\n\n3. Softening residuals;\n\n4. Iron and manganese residuals;\n\n5. Settled solids from presedimentation units; and\n\n6. Brine wastes.\n\nB. After receipt and review of plans and specifications from the consulting engineer for the water treatment facilities, the  department will advise DEQ of any proposal to treat and discharge industrial wastes into state waters. The  department will submit a letter or report to DEQ that includes the following:\n\n1. Capacity of the proposed treatment facilities;\n\n2. Location of the proposed facilities;\n\n3. Proposed final disposition of the treated waste effluent;\n\n4. Name and address of the consulting engineer; and\n\n5. Name and address of the owner.\n\nC. Except for recycle flows as described in 12VAC5-590-395 C, the owner will need to satisfy DEQ's requirements for the final disposal of these wastes.\n\nD. The sanitary wastes from water treatment plants must receive treatment. Wastes from these facilities shall be discharged either directly to a sanitary sewer system or to an individual waste disposal facility providing suitable treatment approved by the State Water Control Board.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 590. Waterworks Regulations","Part III. Manual of Practice for Waterworks Design","Article 3. Processes and Devices [Repealed]"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter590/section990/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:42Z","sha256":"da7416995a80a675e93a5a7abb639e426a836058e305c931ffe3186e5dda40eb","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-590-985","next":"us-va/12vac5-590-1000"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}