August 24, 2026
Department of Environmental Quality
Anti-Litter Committee Runs Into Roadblocks
The Northumberland County Anti Litter Committee faced unexpected hurdles as it attempted to repeat some cleanup initiatives, including its winter roadside cleanup and a tire collection effort.
WASTEWATER SPILL FOUND NEAR CABIN POINT CREEK
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) estimates that up to 14,000 gallons of untreated wastewater may have spilled on Aug. 3 from a leaking sewer line near Cabin Point Creek in Westmoreland.
Montross getting Stantec’s assistance for water withdrawal permit
Montross Town Council unanimously voted to hire Stantec to put together the package required for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) related to the water withdrawal permit renewals.
Rappahannock Tribe gets good news in battle over Caroline water withdrawals
Last month, the Rappahannock Tribe scored a victory in its battle against Caroline County’s Rappahannock River water withdrawal project.
Stuart: ‘Communities Lose’ With Final Data Center Water Regs
On June 22, Virginia Senator Richard Stuart announced he secured a “first-in-the-nation safeguard to stop data centers from draining groundwater,” but what the Commonwealth got… Login to continue reading Login…