Virginia Department of Health advises against recreational activities in James River due to sewage leak and high bacteria levels.

Virginia Department of Health advises avoiding swimming, wading, tubing, and whitewater kayaking in the James River from Manchester Bridge (9th Street) in Richmond to Osborne Landing in Henrico County due to a sewage leak and high bacteria levels. A sewer release near the Pipeline Trail was reported to DEQ on July 16. Both DEQ and VDH are actively monitoring the situation, and the advisory will be lifted once bacteria levels are safe for recreational contact.

July 17, 2024
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