Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 473: Occoquan Reservoir; low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 473 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Occoquan Reservoir; low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield. Primary sponsor: Dave Marsden (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (12-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Occoquan Reservoir; low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield. Requires any Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit issued after July 1, 2026, authorizing the diversion of sewage or reclaimed water from a publicly owned treatment works for reuse that would otherwise discharge into the Occoquan Reservoir, the Occoquan River, Bull Run, or any of their tributaries above the Occoquan Reservoir to incorporate certain low-flow protection requirements for drinking water safe yield if the total diversion amount allowed by the permit exceeds 500,000 gallons per day. The bill also prohibits the issuance of any Virginia Water Protection Permit after July 1, 2026, authorizing the withdrawal of water for consumptive uses from the Occoquan Reservoir, the Occoquan River, Bull Run, or any of their tributaries above the Occoquan Reservoir for any purpose other than agricultural or irrigation purposes or for continued operation, expansion, or relocation of existing public water supply withdrawals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Marsden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (12-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB473)
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103794D