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Aug 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
TDEC Issues Fish Advisories for East TN Waters
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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) issued fish consumption advisories after testing found elevated mercury and other contaminants in fish tissue. The advisories cover Mitchell Branch Stream in Roane County and a French Broad River section through Sevier and Knox counties, with stricter guidance for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children.
WHO: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC); East Tennessee residents and anglers
WHAT: Precautionary fish consumption advisories due to elevated contaminants in fish tissue
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
WHERE: Mitchell Branch Stream (Roane County) and the French Broad River through Sevier and Knox counties
WHY: Testing revealed elevated levels of mercury and other contaminants in fish tissue.
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