'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 online after a power outage.
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.
Richmond water boil advisory ‘unlikely’ to lift before Friday
Having not showered for days himself, Richmond mayor Danny Avula met with members of the media Wednesday morning with a blend of technical infrastructure updates and a warning that water may not be safe to consume without boiling it before Friday.
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,
Hanover water service restored east of I-95; boil advisory remains in effect
Water service has been restored to areas of Hanover County east of I-95, County leaders announced Thursday morning.
Henrico Water Updates: Boil water advisory is likely in place until Saturday
With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires? Mexico’s president has signaled to Donald Trump that she can play the regional renaming game,
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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.
As lawmakers converge on Richmond, a winter surprise: No water
By 6 p.m. Tuesday, water still had not been restored in the city and even some surrounding counties were reporting problems.
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Richmond water plant failure sparks talks about regional collaborations: 'Concept is a great idea'
Months before the failure of the City of Richmond’s water supply, state officials began reaching out to localities to explore plans for potentially combining water systems during emergencies.
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Amid the crisis, some Richmond businesses turn into water Samaritans
The team at Texas Inn took to Instagram on Wednesday inviting the community to stop by for free cases and gallons of water in ...
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 ...
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Richmond water crisis shuts down many restaurants, businesses
Richmond starts water testing, but city remains under boil water advisory “Dry January” became all too literal in Richmond, where most city residents and businesses were struggling with a water outage ...
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Richmond water plant had generators. So why did city plant flood after backup battery lost power?
A licensed professional engineer with 20 years of experience designing water systems said it was “very out of the ordinary” for a water system of Richmond’s size to experience catastrophic failure.
Richmond water crisis deepens after storm damage forces delay
One day before the Virginia General Assembly is set to convene for its 2025 session, all state office buildings in Richmond — ...
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Richmond Water Crisis Day 4 Update: No Clean Water Expected Until Friday
A power outage at a water treatment facility caused a pump failure, with the city relying on a quickly depleting reservoir. A ...
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Henrico water service restoration taking longer than anticipated; 'We're doing everything we can'
Water valve issues delay process; Henrico could eventually stop purchasing water from Richmond; Henrico NAACP expresses ...
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Hanover County officials give update on water outages, where to get drinking water
Hanover County officials provided an update Wednesday morning as some residents continue to face little or no water pressure ...