Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Biosolids Use Regulations See Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation at 9 VAC 25 - 32 [12 VAC 5 ‑ 585]
Action Enforcement and Site Management
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 12/15/2006
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11/29/06  12:00 am
Commenter: Jeanne Singleton

huge stink
 

Our property adjoins a farmer who has unwisely chosen to spread human waste on his fields. The first time it happened after we moved in last year, I was appalled when my husband told me what had been spread.  The smell is overpowering, causing windows to be kept closed, and heaven forbid that we would try to sit outside to enjoy the stunning view of the Peaks. And again this fall, the spreading continues.  Yes, it does affect my quality of life, and I wonder about my dogs who very occasionally maneuver through the fence and run on this stuff.  I also wonder what breathing in these horrendous odors will do to my respiratory system.  If it makes me cough to breathe the air, wouldn't you just wonder what other damage is being done?  Shame on you, Virginia.

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