New Virginia laws take aim at ‘forever chemicals’

By: Ivy Main

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 1,137

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Public concern about the ubiquitous man-made chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has finally translated into bipartisan legislation at the Virginia General Assembly.

Several different bills are now awaiting action from Gov. Abigail Spanberger by April 13. Among these are requirements for industrial users to test their wastewater for PFAS and for sewage treatment plants to test sludge for the presence of these contaminants before it can be applied to farmland.

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