Charles City County Sewage Treatment Plant Violation Consent Order
Summary
VA DEQ has proposed a Consent Order against Charles City County for violations of State Water Control Board statutes, regulations, and applicable permits at the Hideaway Sewage Treatment Plant in Charles City, Virginia. The proposed order is available for public review and comment from April 20, 2026 through May 20, 2026. Interested parties may submit written comments to Cara Witte at the DEQ Piedmont Regional Office.
“An enforcement action has been proposed for Charles City County for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations and applicable permits at the Hideaway Sewage Treatment Plant facility located in Charles City, Virginia.”
What changed
VA DEQ has initiated an enforcement action against Charles City County by proposing a Consent Order addressing violations of State Water Control Board statutes, regulations, and permit conditions at the Hideaway Sewage Treatment Plant. The proposed Consent Order is subject to a 30-day public comment period running from April 20, 2026 through May 20, 2026. The public may review the document and submit comments to the DEQ Piedmont Regional Office contact.
Municipal wastewater treatment operators and local governments in Virginia should monitor the outcome of this proceeding as it may signal heightened DEQ enforcement attention to sewage treatment facility compliance. Any entity operating a permitted wastewater treatment facility should ensure current permit compliance and be prepared to respond to similar enforcement actions.
What to do next
- Review the proposed Consent Order available at the DEQ website
- Submit written comments to the DEQ Piedmont Regional Office by May 20, 2026
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County of Charles City; Charles City County, VA. Comment period: April 20, 2026 to May 20, 2026
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04/20/2026
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05/20/2026
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An enforcement action has been proposed for Charles City County for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations and applicable permits at the Hideaway Sewage Treatment Plant facility located in Charles City, Virginia. The proposed Consent Order is available here.
Contact: Cara Witte at the DEQ Piedmont Regional Office
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