Richmond Water Crisis: First water tests found no harmful contaminants
Both the City of Richmond and Hanover County report initial water tests found no harmful contaminants A second round of testing, 16 hours after the first, must now be done before the Boil Water Advisory can be lifted Henrico will close water distribution sites, showering facilities Friday at 8 p.m.
Lawmakers gavel in, gavel out as Richmond’s water crisis drags on
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said that water service has returned in some areas and that most residents could see at least a trickle by Wednesday afternoon.
Water Outage in Richmond, Va., Is Expected to Last Until Friday
The winter storm on Monday knocked out power at the city’s water plant, leaving thousands under a boil water advisory for days.
How Did Richmond's Water Crisis Happen?
Richmond residents faced multiple days without running water after a winter storm caused failures at a treatment plant.
After Richmond crisis, water infrastructure a General Assembly focus
As Virginia legislators take an unexpected break, right at the start of the 2025, the Richmond water crisis that’s delaying their work has given new urgency to an issue – drinking water and water policy – that’s been simmering for years.
Richmond's plan to prevent another water outage during weekend storm
Richmond is once again facing 3 to 4 inches of snow this weekend. Why it matters: Residents have seen firsthand how winter storms can threaten local water supplies. Driving the news: On Thursday afternoon,
Richmond businesses struggle with water outage, some step up to help
A local gym has struggled through the ongoing water crisis, like many other Richmond businesses- but some businesses, like a hair salon, have been helping people get access to water.
Amid the crisis, some Richmond businesses turn into water Samaritans
When you make someone smile like that, it does a lot for me too.” Barton says she had been in contact with their regular food representatives and ordered additional water cases in preparation. Members of the staff,
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Richmond city officials say first of two water samples passed, bringing them one step closer to lifting boil water advisory
Richmond city officials confirmed that the first round of water safety tests is free from harmful bacteria, bringing them one ...
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Five concerning truths about Richmond’s public water system: 2022 EPA report
Richmond’s public water system was found to be crumbling, broken down and filthy during a 2022 federal inspection, with ...
Snow, ice shuts down Richmond, Columbia counties. Here's what's closed
Another crew began work about 9 a.m. to de-ice another portion of I-20, from the Rockdale County line, on the eastern fringes ...
'Continue to boil water': Richmond residents urged to conserve water after plant operations disrupted
Richmond, Virginia residents were told Wednesday to "continue to boil water" until city officials could get operations back ...
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From healthcare to hotels to live music, how the Richmond Water Crisis is impacting industries
Richmond BizSense checked in with folks from all corners of the local business community to see how they’re staying afloat ...
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Still need drinking water? Here’s where you can get it in Richmond, Henrico and Hanover on Friday
Richmond’s water system continues to improve, Mayor Danny Avula said Friday morning, and the city’s water is fully ...
Richmond’s water system fully operational, boil advisory still in place
Mayor Danny Avula said Thursday that the city’s reservoir is full and the water system is fully pressurized, but a boil ...
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How Richmond is preparing for incoming winter storm in wake of water crisis
While Richmonders continued to load up on drinkable water after last week's storm knocked out the city's water treatment plant, city and state officials said they are deploying resources and ...