VDH issues water and fish consumption advisory

The Virginia Department of Health issued a water and fish consumption advisory for Lick Creek in Wise and Russell counties. Contaminated water, affecting Lick Creek from the 628 bridge to the confluence with the Clinch River, should be avoided. VDH also recommending not consuming any fish taken from the Lick Creek headwaters to its confluence with the Clinch River. The substance is believed to be human sewage, but other contaminants, such as oil or petroleum, have not been ruled out. Advisories are effective until further notice.