Halifax County Service Authority; Enforcement Comment Deadline

VA DEQ has initiated an enforcement action through a proposed Consent Order targeting the Halifax County Service Authority for alleged violations at the Maple Avenue wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The violations pertain to State Water Control Board statutes, regulations, and the facility's applicable permit. The agency is soliciting public comments on the proposed consent order over a 30-day period.

Affected parties including the general public, environmental advocates, and the regulated community should be aware that this represents an active enforcement proceeding in Virginia's environmental regulatory framework. Any person may submit comments during the designated period, and the final consent order may impose corrective actions, civil penalties, or both. Stakeholders with relevant information should submit comments to the VA DEQ Blue Ridge Regional Office contact before the May 20, 2026 deadline.