Public Notice – Environmental Permit

Permit Number: VWPP No. 24-2717

Notice Purpose: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that would allow the continuation of surface water withdrawals from the Roanoke River used for the purposes of cooling and servicing plant operations at the Altavista Power Station in Campbell County, Virginia.

Public Comment Period: September 3, 2025 – October 3, 2025

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

Applicant Name, Address and Permit Number: Virginia Electric Power Company, d/b/a Dominion Energy, Attn: Robert Sauer; 600 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23219; VWPP Permit Application No. 24-2717.

Project Description: Dominion Power has applied for a permit reissuance for the Altavista Power Station project. The project is located at 104 Wood Lane, Altavista, Virginia, 24157. The proposed activity would allow the continuation of surface water withdrawals from an existing intake on the Roanoke River which utilizes the water withdrawn for the purposes of cooling and servicing plant operations at the existing Altavista Power Station. The proposed activity would affect the Roanoke River in the Roanoke/Yadkin watershed. DEQ’s tentative decision is to issue the permit.

To download the draft permit package, please click here.

DEQ Contact:

            Kathy Dobbie, Blude Ridge Regional Office

            Phone: 804-659-1727

            Email: kathryne.dobbie@deq.virginia.gov