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DEQ outlines PFAS monitoring expansion and biosolids oversight amid pending EPA risk assessment
Summary
DEQ staff described expanded PFAS ambient and effluent monitoring, new state authorities for source assessments and self‑reporting, and DEQ's approach to biosolids permitting while awaiting EPA's biosolids risk assessment; staff said 58 public water systems had PFAS exceedances as of April 2025.
DEQ officials told the State Water Control Board on June 30 that the agency is accelerating PFAS source identification, monitoring and biosolids oversight in response to recent state laws and EPA activity.
"PFAS" (per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large family of chemicals used for water‑ and stain‑resistant products and firefighting foams. Dr. Max Wheeler, who led the board’s PFAS briefing, said the Virginia General Assembly has given DEQ new authorities over the last several years, including funding for ambient monitoring (initiated in December 2021) and statutory authority to require self‑reporting and representative quarterly discharge monitoring from facilities that may…
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