Sewage Spill Hits Portsmouth Streets | Virginia Beach News

A massive sewage spill in Portsmouth dumped an estimated three million gallons of raw waste onto Douglas Avenue, forcing a full shutdown while crews work around the clock to replace 40 feet of damaged pipe. Lime is being spread to neutralize odors and contaminants, and a health advisory now covers Hull Creek and the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River — urging people to avoid swimming or wading, though boating and fishing are still permitted with caution. Residents say foul smells have lingered for months, making this break feel less sudden. Cleanup is underway, with officials expecting the advisory to last at least a week as tides naturally dilute pollutants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cb32df742cb670a