Environmental
Virginia's Stormwater Management regulations require development projects to:
ADivert all stormwater into adjacent streams
BManage the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff to reduce impacts on water bodies✓ Correct
CInstall underground cisterns for all runoff
DObtain EPA approval for every impervious surface
Explanation
Virginia's stormwater regulations require development projects to manage both the volume and water quality of stormwater runoff, preventing flooding and reducing pollution of streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay.
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