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SB 1319

Industrial wastewater; publicly owned treatment works.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy McPike and 1 co-sponsor

SB 1319 modifies industrial wastewater discharge regulations for municipal treatment plants, but was vetoed by the Governor and the Senate lacked votes to override the veto.

Senate sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · SB 1319

Legislative bill overview

SB 1319 would modify Virginia's regulations governing how publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) handle industrial wastewater discharge. The bill appears to adjust requirements or procedures for industrial facilities that send wastewater to municipal treatment plants rather than treating it themselves. The Governor vetoed the measure on March 24, 2025, and the Senate did not have sufficient votes to override the veto.

Why is this important

POTWs serve as centralized wastewater treatment facilities for communities, and industrial discharge into these systems can significantly impact treatment costs, infrastructure capacity, and water quality outcomes. Changes to industrial wastewater regulations affect both industrial operating costs and the financial burden on municipalities and ratepayers who fund treatment plant operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Industrial cost-shifting concerns: The bill may shift treatment responsibilities or costs between industrial dischargers and municipalities, creating disputes about fairness and financial impact
  • Water quality and environmental standards: Modifications to discharge requirements could affect whether treated effluent meets state and federal Clean Water Act standards
  • Municipal infrastructure burden: Changes in how industrial waste is managed could strain POTW capacity or require expensive upgrades to existing treatment infrastructure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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