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Groundwater and Surface Water Withdrawals

How to Comment and/or Request a Public Hearing

DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester.  

A request for public hearing must also include: 

  1. The reason why a public hearing is requested.  
  2. A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit.  
  3. Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. DEQ may hold a public hearing, including another comment period, if public response is significant and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the proposed permit.

When a public comment period is active, a link to download the draft permit package can be found below. 

Opportunities for the public to submit comments on a draft permits are listed below. 

Surface Water Withdrawal in Caroline County, VWPP #20-0514

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Public Notice – Environmental Permit

 

Permit Number: VWPP No. 20-0514

Notice Purpose: To seek public comment and announce a public hearing on the revised  draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that will authorize the Caroline County Public Utility to withdrawal water from the Rappahannock River in Caroline County, VA to serve as a public water supply for Caroline County, Town of Bowling Green, and the Town of Port Royal.

Public Comment Period: August 10, 2025 – September 25, 2025

Public Hearing: September 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Information Briefing: September 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Public Hearing Location: Caroline County High School, 19155 Rogers Clark Blvd, Milford, VA 22514

Purpose of Hearing: To obtain input from the public related to this project for DEQ to consider.

Permit Name: Virginia Water Protection Permit issued by DEQ pursuant to applicable water laws and regulations.

Applicant Name, Address and Permit Number: Caroline County Public Utilities; P.O. Box 424, Bowling Green, VA 22427; VWPP No. 20-0514

Project Description: Caroline County Department of Public Utilities has applied for a Virginia Water Protection Permit to install a new 9.0 million gallon per day water withdrawal intake structure located on the south bank of Rappahannock River, a raw water pump station, associated infrastructure, and approximately 35 miles water of line for the transfer of raw water from the intake to the proposed water treatment plant located in the vicinity of Carmel Church, VA. Permanent impacts associated with the project include 1,400 square feet of open water and the conversion of 1,174 square feet of palustrine forested to palustrine emergent wetland. No compensation is proposed or required by DEQ for these impacts. DEQ’s preliminary decision is to issue the permit.

Issues Raised by the Public: Draft VWP 20-0514 was published May 18, 2024. Based on public comments received, a public hearing was convened September 25, 2024 and included an additional public comment period from August 25, 2024 to October 11, 2024. In response to public comments received during this period, additional information was requested from the applicant. Updated information submitted by the applicant included a reduction in requested withdrawal limits, removal of industrial cooling water uses, and additional technical evaluation. The updated draft VWP 20-0514 is published and can be reviewed on the Department website. All public comments received during the previous public comment period and public hearing are part of the permit record and will be considered and addressed by the Department in its response to comments and recommended permit action. 

How to Comment: DEQ accepts written comments by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. DEQ also accepts written and oral comments at public hearings. To make a statement at a public hearing, write your name on a sign-up sheet available before the hearing. You may sign up only for yourself. The time allowed for each statement is set by the hearing officer. Written comments must include: 1) The names, mailing addresses or email addresses of the person commenting and of all people represented by the person. 2) A brief, informal statement on how the proposal affects the person. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named below {by appointment}.

To download the draft permit package, please click here.

To view the public hearing fact sheet, please click here. 

To view the public hearing presentation, please click here. 

DEQ Contact:

            Allison Major, Central Office

            Phone: 804-698-4087

            Email: allison.major@deq.virginia.gov

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