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Sewage Spill Threatens James River | Richmond News
A major sewage leak in Hopewell, Virginia, has dumped an estimated million gallons of raw waste into a swamp near Cattail Creek, which feeds into the James River. A three-inch rupture in a 24-inch pipe forced emergency repairs that initially failed under pressure, though they slowed the flow. Officials are monitoring whether the spill reaches the river, while locals at Jordan Point Marina are already feeling the impact—some even altering boating plans. The pump station, critical for half the city’s sewage, can’t be shut down, and repairs are expected to wrap up early next week. Listen in…
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