Updated: Sewage Spill Prompts Public Health Warning, Closures

Updated (Feb. 25, 1:10 p.m.): All lanes of S Glebe Road between S Arlington Ridge Road and S Eads Street have reopened.

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington residents are being advised to avoid Four Mile Run Stream downstream from S Arlington Ridge Road on Thursday, according to a county release. Due to an emergency utility repair at Arlington's Water Pollution Control Plant, sewage was released into the stream.

County work crews are onsite addressing the issue and it's unclear at this time when the issue will be resolved. In the meantime, the county has closed S Glebe Road between S Arlington Ridge Road and S Eads Street.

Until further notice, the public is warned to stay away from the affected water. They should also keep their pets away from the stream.

Whether located in an urban setting or in the wild, stream water can contain microorganisms that could make people ill. Residents are encouraged to follow the county's normal precautions for safe use of streams.

INCIDENT: Sanitary Sewage Release
LOCATION:Four Mile Run Creek, downstream of S Arlington Ridge Rd
IMPACT: Avoid contact with Four Mile Run Creek downstream of S Arlington Ridge Rd until further notice due to a sanitary sewage release. County Water/Sewer/Streets is responding.

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— Arlington Alert (@ArlingtonAlert) February 25, 2021