Virginia § 45.2-2114 Developing an exploration hole as a water well

Virginia Statutes

§ 45.2-2114 — Developing an exploration hole as a water well

Virginia § 45.2-2114

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy

Subtitle VOther Sources of Energy; Energy Policy

Ch. 21Nuclear Energy

Art. 3Exploration for Uranium Ore

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Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-2114 (2026).

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If any exploration hole drilled for the purpose of determining the location, quantity, or quality of uranium ore indicates a stratum or source of potable fresh water that could be developed pursuant to established U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safe drinking water standards for a community water system, upon the request of the owner of the property on which the exploration hole is located and following application to and approval by the Director, who shall secure concurrence from the State Department of Health, the well, in lieu of being plugged and abandoned, may be developed and completed as a water well. The development and completion of an exploration hole as a water well shall be performed in accordance with applicable state water control laws and regulations.

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If any exploration hole drilled for the purpose of determining the location, quantity, or quality of uranium ore indicates a stratum or source of potable fresh water that could be developed pursuant to established U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safe drinking water standards for a community water system, upon the request of the owner of the property on which the exploration hole is located and following application to and approval by the Director, who shall secure concurrence from the State Department of Health, the well, in lieu of being plugged and abandoned, may be developed and completed as a water well. The development and completion of an exploration hole as a water well shall be performed in accordance with applicable state water control laws and regulations.