Virginia DEQ

ACT NOW! Tell DEQ to Protect VA Waters from PFAS!

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Infographic urging Virginia residents to oppose DEQ's draft permit allowing PFAS discharges from Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant, with contact details and comment instructions.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a draft pollution discharge permit for the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant. This move has sparked concern from environmental advocates and residents, as the permit, if finalized, would allow the facility to release per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into nearby waterways. These include Four Mile … Read more

Fuel Spill in Elizabeth River, Chesapeake VA

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Wavy 10 report on fuel spill in Chesapeake VA

A fuel spill released over 2,100 gallons into the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Friday morning. The Chesapeake Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard, and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) responded to the incident at 2801 S. Military Hwy after personnel conducting routine safety checks discovered the leak around 7 a.m.  Swift Action … Read more