News

  • Added proprietary BMP (HydroChain™ Chamber Main Header Row [MHR]) to Practice 17 (Filtering Devices) to receive 40% TP removal efficiency (added March 6, 2024).

  • Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook, Version 1.0 – Comment Deadline: March 27, 2024 – The Handbook provides guidance to implement water quantity and quality criteria in the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation, 9VAC25-875, effective July 1, 2024. The Handbook replaces nine guidance documents that DEQ plans to rescind effective July 1, 2025. DEQ is seeking comments on whether the guidance document is: (i) contrary to state law or regulation; or (ii) should not be exempted from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (APA). Find a link to the Handbook and learn how to submit a comment on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall.

  • Virginia Runoff Reduction Method (VRRM) Compliance Spreadsheet User’s Guide & Documentation – Comment Deadline: March 27, 2024 – Virginia DEQ revised these VRRM documents for use in conjunction with the Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook, Version 1.0 (effective July 1, 2024). Learn more, including how to submit a comment, on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall.

  • Stormwater Construction General Permit (SWCGP) Information
    DEQ has updated the Stormwater Construction webpage (https://www.deq.virginia.gov/permits/water/stormwater-construction). The Construction General Permit Forms and other associated documents are posted on the Stormwater – Construction webpage (includes permit information for single-family detached residential structures). If you have questions, please email: constructiongp@deq.virginia.gov. The URL for the SWCGP database has not changed; it continues to be https://apps.deq.virginia.gov/swcgp.


    DEQ’s public website is currently undergoing significant changes. Some commonly requested SWCGP information is temporarily posted here: