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Thereâs good news for King George County officials regarding the ongoing water pollution at Fairview Beach. The contamination in the Potomac River isnât caused by human waste entering the water, according to a study by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. That means the issue thatâs plagued the beachfront community for more than a decade is not the result of leaks in private septic tanks at the nearby trailer parkâa long-held theoryâor county-owned sewer lines. âWe know our system is tight and not contributingâ to the ongoing problem, said Jonathon Weakley, director of the King George County Service Authority. ....
Gregory Jr. examines oysters to see which ones still need more time to mature. (WYDaily/Justin Belichis) The Tabb Library has partnered with the Watermen’s Museum to host its new “Bay to Belly” exhibit. This exhibit tells a story about the Chesapeake Bay’s food and culture. According to a news release, guests of the library can learn about each type of Bay food source, listen to oral histories from folks who “work the water” and also search through centuries-old recipes. The exhibit had its grand opening at the Watermen’s Museum in December and opened at the Tabb Library on Jan. 7. ....
Hampton Roadsâ sewage indicates that coronavirus cases may rise Wastewater testing [FILE] (Source: wvir) By Associated Press | December 18, 2020 at 2:24 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 2:24 PM VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) â Scientists say that tests of sewage in Virginiaâs Hampton Roads region indicate that coronavirus cases in the area will continue to rise. Raul Gonzalez is an environmental scientist with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. He told WAVY-TV that âwastewater signals right now are higher than they were during our last wave in July.â WAVY reported Friday that samples of sewage are taken each week at treatment plants and tested for the presence of the virus. The findings are passed off to local health departments as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ....