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1. Clean Water Advocates File Federal Lawsuit to Halt Decades of Violations by Henrico Sewage System

(Web Page; Mon Dec 06 14:06:00 CST 2021)

Three environmental organizations filed a federal lawsuit today to halt decades of water pollution violations by Henrico County’s sewage treatment plant and sewage collection system, including the release of more than 66 million ga...

Description: Three environmental organizations filed a federal lawsuit today to halt decades of water pollution violations by Henrico County’s sewage treatment plant and sewage collection system, including the release of more than 66 million gallons of raw sewage into the James River in the last five years alone.

2. Richmond to Address Sewage Overflows into James River under Legislation

(Web Page; Wed Mar 04 12:00:00 CST 2020)

(RICHMOND, VA)—Richmond will take aggressive steps to address sewage overflows into the James River under legislation just passed by the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. After heavy rainfalls, the city’s combined sewa...

Description: Richmond will take aggressive steps to address sewage overflows into the James River under legislation just passed by the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.

3. Alexandria Renew Enterprises to Prevent Millions of Gallons of Sewage Pollution

(Web Page; Thu Sep 30 15:19:00 CDT 2021)

This morning, Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew), Alexandria’s wastewater treatment provider, celebrated the groundbreaking of a major initiative to control millions of gallons of raw sewage polluting the Potomac River and th...

Description: This morning, Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew), Alexandria’s wastewater treatment provider, celebrated the groundbreaking of a major initiative to control millions of gallons of raw sewage polluting the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.

4. Henrico County and Conservation Groups Finalize Settlement to Reduce Sewage Pollution

(Web Page; Wed Mar 01 07:45:00 CST 2023)

In an important step toward reducing sewage pollution to the James River and its tributaries, conservation groups and the County of Henrico have finalized a settlement agreement to reduce violations at the County’s Water Reclamatio...

Description: In an important step toward reducing sewage pollution to the James River and its tributaries, conservation groups and the County of Henrico have finalized a settlement agreement to reduce violations at the County’s Water Reclamation Facility and the system of pipes that send sewage to that plant.

5. CBF Issues Statement on Back River Sewage Treatment Plant Report

(Web Page; Fri Jun 10 09:19:00 CDT 2022)

As a result of significant problems at Baltimore City’s Back River sewage treatment plant, in March MDE ordered the Maryland Environmental Service to take over management of the plant. It also required MES to issue a report concern...

Description: As a result of significant problems at Baltimore City’s Back River sewage treatment plant, MDE ordered the Maryland Environmental Service to take over management of the plant and issue a report concerning what they found. The report found major infrastructure failures as well as problems with safety, management, and staffing.

6. Sweet (Bipartisan) Success with Sewage

(Web Page; Thu Jun 27 11:16:00 CDT 2019)

It's not often you see people this excited about a sewage plant. But there was former Governor Bob Ehrlich standing in the hot sun in front of the Cox Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Anne Arundel County speaking glowingly about the ...

Description: It's not often you see people this excited about a sewage plant.

7. Sewage & Septic Systems

(Web Page; Thu Nov 09 08:46:00 CST 2023)

Contents What Is Wastewater? How Do Wastewater Treatment Plants Work? How Do Septic Systems Work Ongoing Challenges to Wastewater System Progress What CBF Is Doing What You Can Do What Is Wastewater? Wastewater is any water that has...

Description: Upgrading wastewater treatment is critical to cleaning up the Bay and its rivers and streams.

8. The Issues

(Web Page; Mon Nov 04 11:52:00 CST 2024)

Description: From agriculture to sewage and septic systems, what is polluting the Chesapeake Bay--and what is being done about it?

9. Baltimore Marks Milestone in Addressing Sewer Overflows

(Web Page; Fri Nov 11 11:12:00 CST 2022)

Baltimore is another step closer to cleaning up sewer overflows that threaten Chesapeake Bay water quality. At the end of December, the city activated its major headworks upgrade at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant—bringin...

Description: After years of advocacy, a major upgrade at the city’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant will help prevent millions of gallons of sewage from flowing into Baltimore Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay.

10. Vote for the Bay!

(Web Page; Wed Jul 02 13:11:00 CDT 2025)

Across the watershed, communities are working hard to reduce pollution from runoff, sewage, and agriculture. But while gains have been made, the recovery is fragile. The Bay and its rivers and streams still have a long way to go to be he...

Description: To save the Bay now and for generations to come, participation in our democracy is essential. That's why it's so important to urge candidates running for public office to support policies that are good for clean water and good for our communities.