Richmond's water crisis: 115 hours without drinkable water
How a meager snowstorm could cripple Richmond's water supply for six calendar days is still being investigated. Here's a timeline of how the events unfolded.
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: 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.
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 pressurized and water quality testing is underway. Hanover and Henrico County’s water systems,
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.
How Richmond is preparing for incoming winter storm in the wake of a water crisis
He's "Zoolander meets Anchorman." With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires? Fans are calling the actor's unexpected cameo 'legendary.
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 lifted the Boil Water Advisory for Richmond as well as Hanover, Henrico and Goochland counties.
All Richmond-area boil water notices lifted
The Richmond, Hanover, and Henrico water systems all announced an end of boil water notices Saturday. Customers had been dealing with low or no pressure and a boil notice since Richmond's water treatment plant suffered a major malfunction during Monday's winter storm.
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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 ...
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Remi Wolf, Wallows, Fighting Gravity coming to Brown’s Island in Richmond
Singer Remi Wolf, as well as the bands Wallows and Fighting Gravity, are scheduled to perform at Brown's Island in Richmond ...
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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 ...
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What if Richmond’s water plant has another power outage? Mayor says external experts in place to help
Mayor Danny Avula that if another power outage occurs at Richmond's water treatment plant the city now has “external expertise and consultants in place to help with an immediate response." ...
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Berkshire Hills asks Richmond if it will join the district. Will the town accept?
Preliminary talks are underway to bring Richmond into a new four-town district with Great Barrington, Stockbridge and West ...
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WATCH: Richmond Mayor Danny Avula says boil water advisory should be lifted Saturday morning if tests go well
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula is holding a press conference Friday morning in which he plans to address updates on water service ...
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Richmond's newest card shop, Table Games, opens today. Here's what you can expect
Troy Conner, former co-owner of Blast From The Past, has split from the business to open his new card and candy store in ...
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Richmond dropped a dime on meter feeders in the 1960s
The city of Richmond installed its first parking meters in 1939 as a potential solution for congestion in shopping districts, with a two-hour limit per space to promote turnover.