What Virginia’s New PFAS Regulations Mean for Industrial Operations (2026)
If your facility discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works in Virginia, or if your operations involve PFAS in any capacity, the regulatory landscape just changed. On May 6, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a package of environmental bills into law that establish Virginia's first comprehensive regulatory framework for PFAS, the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances widely known as "forever chemicals." These laws create new testing mandates, reporting requirements, and tiered restrictions that directly affect industrial facilities, wastewater treatment plants, and any operation connected to the state's wastewater infrastructure.
