Recreational water advisory lifted for James River in Eastern Henrico, Richmond

After two weeks in effect, the Virginia Department of Health has lifted the recreational water advisory for the James River. The advisory was originally issued on July 17 as the result of a sewer release near the Pipeline Trail in downtown Richmond. The James River is now safe for recreational swimming, according to the VDH, but the department still recommends that people take precautions when swimming in the river. Some of those include showering after swimming, washing hands frequently, and avoiding going in the water if you are vomiting or have diarrhea. If you are taking fish caught from the...

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