• Date Due: January 14, 2026
  • Author: Department of Environmental Quality
  • Enabling Authority: Senate Joint Resolution 25 (Regular Session, 2024)
  • Description:
    Report on the findings and recommendations on the study of the groundwater supply in the Commonwealth east of Interstate 95, and shall (i) provide historical and current data and trends relating to groundwater levels and groundwater quality; (ii) to the extent that dedicated funds are available, include future projections for groundwater levels and groundwater quality; (iii) to the extent that dedicated funds are available, evaluate potential future impacts to the groundwater supply as a result of increasing groundwater withdrawals from newer industries such as data centers; (iv) assess the current regulatory effectiveness of the Ground Water Management Act of 1992 (§ 62.1-254 et seq. of the Code of Virginia); and (v) consider and recommend any amendments to the Ground Water Management Act of 1992. If sufficient dedicated funds are not available to fully complete the necessary analysis, the Department of Environmental Quality's report shall include an estimate of the amount of additional funding necessary to complete its analysis.