AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS in private wells: As “forever chemicals” concerns rise, Virginia well owners say they have few resources for testing and filtering, even though 22% of Virginians rely on private wells for drinking water. Shoosmith Landfill fallout: Chesterfield officials are pushing for transparency and next steps after reports of massive PFAS-tainted leachate leaking from the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill, with state and AG-linked criminal scrutiny discussed. Data center zoning fights: Chesapeake’s planning commission advanced new rules for where data centers can be built, while Prince William’s Digital Gateway project is effectively dead after a court fight and developers withdrew. Drought pressure: Gretna declared a water emergency and urged voluntary conservation as reservoir levels drop. Recreation water check: Smith Mountain Lake monitoring found mixed results but says the lake remains clean and safe for recreation. Mosquito-borne risk: CDC warns West Nile virus is arriving earlier and more aggressively than in 20 years, urging mosquito precautions. Local weather impacts: Flood watches and severe storm threats continue across parts of Virginia and the DMV.
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