Lege Trend. Purple State Bill Penalties for Pipeline Leaks & Clean Water Testing

Virginia’s HB 1188 will: 

• Require independent water quality tests before pipeline operations begin
• Provides for annual groundwater testing
• Prohibits pipeline leaks
• Requires daily checks of pipeline operations
• Establishes financial penalties for gas leaks

Roanoke Times | Roanoke, Blacksburg Democrats roll out pipeline-related bills