Once one of the most polluted rivers in the country, the James River now thrives as a recreational escape and vital natural resource for Richmond.

and the James River. The lawsuit claims the plant discharges pollutants through its stormwater systems. City Utilities argues that 3M’s pollution reaches the Blackman Water Treatment Plant.

The river that runs south of the mouth of the more expansive James River through the city ... Relationships forged through reducing water pollution are now enabling the Elizabeth River Project ...