Be safe this Fourth of July

We are concerned any time that raw sewage goes into the river.  We understand that a rare storm hit Lynchburg and knocked out primary and back-up sewer systems.  JRA is monitoring the situation  encourages everyone to take precautions in using the river until we are certain that everything is back to healthy levels.  

When people do choose to swim in the James River, there are a number of things they can do to limit any risk:

*Don’t enter the water for several days after a significant rainstorm. Storm flows spike bacteria levels, which decrease after several days.

*Don’t swallow water.

*Don’t enter the water if you have cuts or open sores. These are pathways for bacteria to enter your body.

*Wash after swimming.     
  
*People with immuno-suppressive diseases, or generally poor health should avoid contact with the river.