Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit Program
What's New in Virginia Pollution Abatement?
02/07/12: The final amendments governing biosolids is under Executive Review. Check the Virginia Town Hall for updates related to this regulatory action.
08/31/11: On September 22, 2011, the State Water Control Board will consider proposed amendments to the following regulations governing biosolids: (9VAC25-32) Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation; (9VAC25-31) Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination (VPDES) Permit Regulation; and (9VAC25-20) Fees for Permits and Certificates. More information is available at this link.
02/28/11-04/29/2011: Submit public comments regarding the proposed amendments to the regulations governing biosolids on the Town Hall Public Comment Forum
03/04/11: updated: VPA Public Notices Web Page
03/04/11: updated: Biosolids Land Applicator Certification Training and Exam Web Page
Sewage Sludge, Biosolids, Industrial Wastes, Municipal Wastewater, and Animal Waste
The treatment of sewage sludge, storage and land application of biosolids, industrial waste (sludge and wastewater), municipal wastewater, and animal waste (manure/litter from livestock and poultry) are regulated activities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A Virginia Pollution Abatement permit may be issued by DEQ whenever an owner handles waste and wastewater in a manner that does not involve discharging to a sewage treatment work, or to state waters pursuant to a valid Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permit. In general, land application of industrial waste or spray irrigation of industrial and municipal wastewater is covered by a Virginia Pollution Abatement individual permit.
Animal feeding operations (AFOs) are covered by a Virginia Pollution Abatement individual or general permit. A separate Virginia Pollution Abatement general permit covers confined poultry feeding operations for poultry waste management. VPDES permits may be required for some concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
