RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has updated its amendments to the temporary campground regulations in the state, which aim to notify owners and campers of the handwashing and water storage and distribution standards. Temporary campgrounds are those associated with te mporary events like fairs or concerts and do not have permanent infrastructure. According to VDH's website, the revisions give owners more flexibility while still protecting the health and safety of those who use the campgrounds -- whether they are an owner or a camper. The revisions have been in effect since Feb. 13, 2025. The revisions also prevent portable handwashing sinks from meeting the requirements of other water sources, resulting in any sink that doesn't meet food grade standards -- materials that are safe and not toxic for consumption -- to post a sign informing campers not to drink the water. "Hand washing water is not for drinking," the sign should read, according to the temporary campgrounds regulatory section. The new regulations also say that the permit holder should ensure that any transported water is "in tanks of food-grade construction and maintains a one-part-per-million chlorine residual." This includes being disinfected between uses, being of food-grade construction and protected from contamination and flow. The updated regulations also mention any dump station and slop sink requirements. The permittee should maintain and supply graywater slop sinks or disposal barrels during an event held at temporary campgrounds, with the exception of: Piped water is not available. Portable showers and hand washing sinks are provided. Cooking and campfires are prohibited. For more information on the updated regulations, visit Virginia Law's website or the entire regulatory package on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. ...read more read less