HD74 - Report of the State Water Commission


Executive Summary:
The State Water Commission is a permanent agency of the Commonwealth directed by statute to (i) study all aspects of water supply and allocation problems in the Commonwealth, (ii) coordinate the legislative recommendations of other state entities responsible for water supply and allocation issues, and (iii) report annually its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly (Va. Code § 9-145.8).

The Commission met in Richmond in November 1992 and January 1993. The Commission received supplemental reports from the State Water Control Board and the State Board of Health regarding the application and enforcement of regulations for the treatment of the Commonwealth's water and wastewater, pursuant to House Joint Resolution 460 (1991). Other issues examined included (i) the testing of water samples by the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, (ii) the regulation of small privately owned water systems, and (iii) the development of a water policy for Virginia.

The Commission welcomed three new members in 1992. Joining the Commission were Delegate Glenn R. Croshaw, Senator Elmo G. Cross, Jr., and Senator Clarence A Holland. In addition, J. Granger Macfarlane, who had served as a legislative member through 1991, rejoined the Commission as an at-large member.