Richmond Water Crisis: First tests found no contaminants
Flying south through smoky skies down the famous Malibu coast, at first the burnt-out mansions are the exception -- solitary wrecks, smoldering away between rows of intact, gleaming beachfront villas.Where row upon row of family homes once stood, all that remain are occasional chimneys, blackened tree stumps and charred timber.
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.
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 area’s water crisis: A timeline of what happened
As the water crisis in Richmond and surrounding area looks to be nearing an end, here’s a look at what happened this week: 7:30 A.M. Richmond’s water treatment plant experiences a power outage. This automatically triggers a secondary power system — but the transfer switch didn’t work.
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.
Richmond Water Crisis: Boil Water Advisory could extend into Saturday
Past inspections cited Richmond water plant for deteriorating equipment Inspection reports obtained by CBS 6 revealed that Richmond's Department of Public Utilities has been previously cited for failures related to its emergency planning and deteriorating equipment.
5 things to know as Richmond's water crisis enters Day 4
Richmond's water problems linger, and the repercussions are being felt in the neighboring counties of Hanover and Henrico.
Richmond's Water Crisis: A Look at System Failures and Oversight
In the aftermath of a crippling water crisis in Virginia's capital, state regulators have raised serious concerns about the preparedness and resilience of Richmond City's infrastructure. The crisis, triggered by a winter storm that led to power outages and flooding,
Richmond Water Crisis: First water tests found no harmful contaminants
Richmond business owners on challenges caused by water crisis: 'It felt like COVID' “When you have a business to run, the bills don't stop, the garbage doesn't stop coming out of your checking account. The rent does not stop coming out of your checking account. I think we all feel that.”
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 advisory could be in place until Saturday.
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.
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‘It’s an overwhelming feeling:’ Richmond’s water crisis leaves workers and business owners struggling
A week of uncertainty and economic strain continues for businesses and workers in Central Virginia as Richmond grapples with ...
Richmond business owners react to challenges caused by water crisis
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VCU Health team members continue to provide care during Richmond water crisis
Health team members continued to provide care to patients, as well as distributed cases of bottled water to both patients and ...