47 CSR 2 Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards

Details

Type: Legislative Rule
Agency: Environmental Protection - Secretary's Office
CSR Number: 47-02
Effective Date: July 8, 2016

Summary

These rules establish requirements governing the discharge or deposit of sewage,
industrial wastes and other wastes into the waters of the state and establish water quality standards for the
waters of the State standing or flowing over the surface of the State. It is declared to be the public policy
of the State of West Virginia to maintain reasonable standards of purity and quality of the water of the
State consistent with (1) public health and public enjoyment thereof; (2) the propagation and protection of
animal, bird, fish, and other aquatic and plant life; and (3) the expansion of employment opportunities,
maintenance and expansion of agriculture and the provision of a permanent foundation for healthy
industrial development. (See W. Va. Code ยง22-11-2.)

Submitter Details

Name: Laura Cooper
Email: Laura.k.cooper@wv.gov
Phone: (304) 926-0499 x1110

Uploaded Files

Filename: 47CSR2 Comments WVDEP Rules and Federal Counterparts Comments 10.10.17.pdf
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