Ohio Residents Protest Lingering Sewage Odor

Residents stepping out of their homes holding their noses, with gaseous fumes rising from behind trees in the background.

In Chesapeake, Ohio (not to be confused with Chesapeake, Virginia, which is in the ECWQ service area), residents have grown increasingly vocal about a sewage-like odor that has plagued the area for years. Many attribute the foul smell to a nearby utility company, Aqua Ohio, and are calling for change amid concerns for their health … Read more

Norfolk Residents Persistent Sewage Issues

Residential street in Norfolk, Virginia with sewage problems on sidewalks, repair crew working, and distressed resident.

Residents in Norfolk, Virginia, particularly those on Llewellyn Avenue, face ongoing sewage problems that severely impact their daily lives. The smell of sewage and recurring blockages in home plumbing have become an unwelcome norm for this community. A Decade-Long Struggle Ealecia Morrison, a resident of Llewellyn Avenue, has been particularly vocal about the issue. For … Read more