Three Rivers Health District Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Hoskins Creek, Rappahannock River due to Sewage Discharge

Effective immediately, the Three Rivers Health District is issuing a recreational swimming advisory for Hoskins Creek and the Rappahannock River from the Dowing Bridge extending along the shoreline downstream to Wares Wharf until further notice. For the safety of people and pets, Three Rivers Health District is advising that recreational water activities, such as swimming and wading, be avoided in this area of the waterways. 

This advisory is issued out of an abundance of caution in response to an incident on July 9, 2025 where approximately 400,000 gallons of partially treated sewage was discharged from the plant into Hoskins Creek after a lightning strike caused an equipment failure. 

See the attached document for the full news release.