{"data":{"id":"us-va/9vac25-220-20","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"9VAC25-220-20","heading":"Purpose","body":"This chapter delineates the procedures and requirements to be followed in connection with establishment of surface water management areas, the issuance of surface water withdrawal permits and the issuance of surface water withdrawal certificates by the department pursuant to the Code of Virginia. The establishment of surface water management areas, the issuance of surface water withdrawal permits and surface water withdrawal certificates provide for the protection of beneficial uses during periods of low stream flow.","path":["Title 9. Environment","Agency 25. State Water Control Board","Chapter 220. Surface Water Management Area Regulation","Part I. General"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title9/agency25/chapter220/section20/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:49:13Z","sha256":"c74c032107d6be260bceeca066513babfb172095a217840dffbcbf0271133972","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/9vac25-220-15","next":"us-va/9vac25-220-30"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}