Virginia Department of Health

Update: Advisory Issued for Roanoke and Meherrin Rivers

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Map showing Virginia Department of Health update on partially lifted recreational water and fish consumption advisories.

UPDATE: Partial Lifting of Advisories The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has lifted sections of the recreational water and fish consumption advisories initially issued following a chemical storage facility fire on July 6. The affected area includes a portion of the Meherrin River, starting at Route 138 (Union Mill Road) and flowing southeast through Lawrenceville … Read more

Hampton Roads Swimming Advisory UPDATE

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Swimming advisory sign posted at a beach, warning about elevated bacteria levels.

Update: May 31, all swimming advisories are now lifted. Health agencies across Hampton Roads have issued swimming advisories due to elevated bacteria levels detected in recent water tests. These advisories are aimed at protecting public health by warning against swimming in affected areas until water quality improves. Specific Beaches Affected Buckroe Beach South: The Hampton … Read more