Parts of Levisa River, Slate Creek in Buchanan County to be avoided after sewage overflow
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LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) — The Cumberland Plateau Health District recommends people and pets avoid contact with parts of Levisa River and Slate Creek in Buchanan County due to sewage overflow.

A release from the district said the sewage overflow is from sewer mains damaged during recent flooding.

A health advisory is in effect along the Levisa River from 0.5 miles east of the Anchorage Shopping Center on U.S. HWY 460 to the Kentucky state line and includes parts of Slate Creek from the Buchanan County Department of Social Services on Route 83 to the Levisa River. The affected waterways in Virginia span about 24 miles.

For concerns in Kentucky, contact the Pike County Health Department at 606-437-5500.

For more information on recreational water safety, call 276-935-4591 or see “Safely Enjoy Virginia’s Natural Waters” at www.SwimHealthyVA.com.

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