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Liquid lime accidentally released into Rivanna River

The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority says around 1,200 gallons of a water treatment chemical was accidentally released into the Rivanna River.

Published: Nov. 3, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT|Updated: 3 hours ago

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority says around 1,200 gallons of a water treatment chemical was accidentally released into the Rivanna River.

RWSA announced Friday, November 3, that liquid lime from the water treatment plant entered the South Rivanna River downstream of the reservoir dam yesterday.

Local and state agencies responded to the spill.

RWSA says drinking water is not affected.

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