Wastewater Surge Hits Portsmouth | Virginia Beach News

Wastewater gushed three to four feet high on Douglas Avenue in Portsmouth, flooding streets and yards after a major break in a 30-inch force main. Heavy rain strained the system, causing pressure to build and leak at weak spots. Residents like James Bryant described unbearable odors forcing him to miss work. HRSD is racing to fix it, using pump trucks to redirect sewage and lime to neutralize smells, while also cleaning up nearby Hull Creek. 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/3ec2c231c4858db8