Richmond, Water Crisis

Richmond Water Crisis: First water tests found no harmful contaminants
The City of Richmond, Hanover and Henrico counties 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.
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.
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 water crisis: Pressure could increase this afternoon
It's been nearly two days without running water in Richmond. The big picture: There was brief hope early Wednesday when 13 of the city water plant's 20 filters were in operation, plus two of eight pumps — a significant overnight improvement in water production,
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.
‘This should not have happened’: Chief state agency to investigate how Richmond water crisis unfolded
The City of Richmond is approaching the end of a long, dry week. After a winter weather-related power outage caused a malfunction at a water treatment facility in the city, residents have remained
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.
For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused Richmond water outage
More snow headed to Richmond area as region recovers from water outage. Page A5. Columnist Michael Paul Williams says Richmond failed to prepare for this
Richmond’s City Hall closes due to ‘significant drop in water pressure’
Richmond’s City Hall closed on Friday due to a significant drop in water pressure. At 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, Richmond’s City Hall was closed, with services offered in City Hall also closed, due to a significant drop in water pressure.

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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 ...
Mayor Avula promises thorough probe into Richmond water outage
The mayor of Richmond has promised an investigation into what led to the water outage and why it lasted so long.
Lynchburg's dual water sources and standby generators prevent Richmond-like water crisis
With more winter weather headed toward the Commonwealth, ABC13 investigated the safeguards in place, so that the same thing doesn't happen in Lynchburg.
Henrico Water Crisis Update for Saturday Jan. 11
The Richmond region's water crisis ended on Saturday after the Virginia Department of Health lifted the Boil Water Advisory ...
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Virigina mayor announces end of water crisis
The Richmond region's water crisis ended on Saturday after Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said the Virginia Department of Health ...
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Could city workers have stopped flooding at Richmond water treatment plant sooner? State health officials say yes
As the City of Richmond anxiously awaits test results that will determine whether or not the city has clean drinking water ...
How Richmond is preparing for incoming winter storm in the wake of a water crisis
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