Water Use Rules in York County, VA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated York County, Virginia.
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Recycled Water Rules
York County requires every car wash, whether the main use of a site or an accessory to another business, to run a low-volume water recycling system that reclaims at least eighty percent of its wash water. Code § 24.1-478 pairs that recycling mandate with traffic, lighting, and site-restoration standards for the same use.
Car Wash Water Recycling Rule in York County, VA
Some RestrictionsYork County Code § 24.1-478
Car washes, whether a principal or accessory use, shall comply with the following standards: (a)Car washes shall utilize a low-volume water recycling system which provides for an average of at least eighty percent (80%) recycled water per wash. ... (d)In the event the car wash activity, whether it is the principal or accessory use of the property, ceases operation, written notice shall be provi...
Leak Reporting Duty
York County, Virginia requires any owner of a residential, commercial, or industrial property who runs up excessive water use from a leaking line or fixture to promptly repair the leak once the county administrator gives notice, under Water Chapter Sec. 22-71(d). Owners who fail to fix a reported leak face chapter penalties and the remedies in Sec. 22-74, including meter removal.
York County, VA Water Leak Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsYork County Code § 22-71
(d)Waste of Water, Leak repairs. Any owner of any residential unit or commercial or industrial establishment who uses an excessive amount of water due to leakage from water lines or plumbing fixtures on the premises, and who fails to promptly repair and stop such leakage after notice from the county administrator shall be subject to the penalties for violation of this chapter and to the remedie...
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