1st water tests found no harmful contaminants

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.
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.
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,
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.
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 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 that started Monday afternoon and was still leaving much of a city with a population of more
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’s Water Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Aging Infrastructure
Richmond's recent water crisis exposed major issues in the city's aging water infrastructure, including outdated equipment and emergency plans. A storm-induced power outage caused widespread service failures,
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.
Richmond to give mid-day update on water testing
The city of Richmond is holding a news conference at noon Saturday to provide residents with an update on its second water test. The news conference comes less than 24 hours after the city said it passed its first test.
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For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused Richmond water outage
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