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Richmond still in water crisis

Richmond · 23h

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3d

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 3d

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 on track to lift boil water advisory Sat.

Virginia Mercury · 5h

Richmond’s boil water advisory lifted Saturday

The Virginia Department of Health lifted Richmond’s boil water advisory on Saturday morning, Mayor Danny Avula announced, after two tests of the city’s water confirmed it was safe to drink. Boil water advisories in neighboring counties Hanover,

The Washington Post · 3h

Virginia officials lift Richmond’s water-boil advisory

Lab tests have confirmed that the water is safe to drink, officials said Saturday. Virginia officials lifted a water-boil advisory in Richmond on Saturday, days after problems caused by a winter storm hit the city’s century-old water production plant.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Boil-water advisory in Virginia's capital to be lifted Saturday at the earliest, mayor says

A boil-water advisory in Virginia's capital will remain in place at least until Saturday morning, officials said, leaving residents without drinkable tap water for a fourth day following an outage at the city's treatment facility.

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 ...

WRIC Richmond on MSN1d

‘Our response needs to get better:’ Central Virginia residents demand answers after water crisis

As Central Virginia grapples with a widespread, ongoing water crisis, residents in Hanover County are demanding clarity on ...

Youngkin notes residents' frustration with water crisis as next storm nears

I know people are angry and they're frustrated and they're tired," the governor said. He said getting water to Richmond-area ...

Virginia Mercury1d

FOIA Friday: Inspection reports reveal past issues at Richmond utility amid water crisis

Inspection reports obtained by television news station WTVR show Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) had ...

WRIC Richmond on MSN1d

‘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 ...

3don MSN

Virginia government grinds to a halt as hospitals, residents hit by colossal water plant failure

Virginia's government ground to a halt, and thousands were left without water after a colossal failure at the city's ...

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Boil advisories and budget battles: Water crisis looms over start of 2025 legislative session

When Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears found herself boiling water in her Richmond apartment after Monday’s powerful winter storm ...

WRIC Richmond on MSN1d

What happened at Richmond’s water treatment plant, causing widespread water crisis?

The city is giving further insight into what went wrong with Richmond’s reservoir system on Monday, leaving residents in and ...

3don MSN

'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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