How many days in a row some Richmond water treatment plant staff worked amid water crisis
Some city employees worked 17 days in a row since the January 6 emergency, and other employees worked 21 consecutive days without a day
VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"
A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never have happened and was completely avoidable." Why it matters: It's the first time the Virginia Department of Health has officially said the city's preparation was so insufficient it may have violated state law and regulations.
City of Richmond announces funding program for water crisis
The city has partnered with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg to provide a way for the community to support their neighbors by contributing to the Water Crisis Fund,
Richmond partners with United Way to launch 'important tool' to help people impacted by water crisis
Richmond partners with United Way to launch 'important tool' to help people impacted by water crisis Barron Trump playfully photobombed his sisters Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump in a behind-the-scenes video from Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 Inauguration.
Richmond residents sought out the city’s natural springs during water crisis
Richmond’s recent water crisis left residents scrambling for drinkable water for days after a winter storm knocked out power at the water treatment plant, triggering a backup system failure and major flooding.
How you can help folks impacted by Richmond Water Crisis
The city is partnering with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg to support Richmonders impacted by the crisis.
Va. health officials: Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'
Poor maintenance and testing, insufficient staffing and inadequate training may have contributed to Richmond’s six-day water crisis, according to a notice of alleged violation from the Virginia Department of Health.
Businesses still struggling as city of Richmond announces ‘Water Recovery Week’
Richmond businesses are still feeling the impact of the water crisis as the city announces “Let It Flow” — its Water Recovery Week — to help boost sales.
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.
Virginia launches probe into Richmond water crisis as legislature begins work
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that the state has already launched an investigation into last week’s water crisis in Richmond through the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water,
Richmond selects firm to dig deep into what caused water crisis
The city of Richmond has selected the firm that will investigate its recent, widespread water crisis. Through an over $200,000 contract, it will develop an independent after-action report,
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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 ...
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More than 100 water mains break in Henrico in just over 3 weeks
Henrico County’s water woes are not over yet. While the recent water crisis may be over, the county has seen more than 100 ...
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Richmond neighbors raising questions about first utility bills since water crisis
Some Richmonders are starting to get their first utility bills since the RVA water crisis. While the city has not confirmed if the crisis impacts the latest charges, people are already raising ...
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'How crazy is it that this happened?' Richmond council questions water crisis, city hires firm to investigate
Richmond City officials have hired an engineering firm to conduct an independent investigation of what led to the recent water crisis.
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Virginia Department of Health to issue Notice of Alleged Violation for Richmond’s water treatment plant
Following the Richmond area water crisis, the City of Richmond has announced that the Virginia Department of Health will issue a Notice of Alleged Violation for the city’s water treatment.