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Bill would ban spreading sludge containing PFAS on fields

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DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch
Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026 Updated Oct 27, 2026
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Chris Pomeroy, of the Virginia Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies, speaks in opposition toSB386

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A bill that would ban using sewage sludge as a fertilizer if it contained any forever chemicals got a thumbs-up Tuesday from a state Senate panel.

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Waterman Mike Lightfoot talks to Va. Senate committee about PFAS.

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020326-rtd-met-legi — State Sen. Richard Stuart, R-King George, left, listens as lobbyist Chris Pomeroy objects to his sewage sludge bill on Tuesday.
Dave Ress, Times-Dispatch

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Dave Ress (804) 649-6948

dress@timesdispatch.com

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