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Richmond knew by 10am that the water might run out, report reveals
The head of Richmond's water plant told the former Department of Public Utilities director by 10am on Jan. 6 that the city's water might be running out and a boil water advisory should be considered, per a new report. Why it matters: It took Richmond officials over six hours after that to tell residents anything.
Former DPU director says it's 'reckless' she wasn't included in Richmond water crisis reports
A committee meeting on Wednesday marked the first time councilmembers were able to ask questions about the initial findings by engineering consultants with HNTB that were released Feb. 13.
New recovery fund announced for small businesses hurt by Richmond’s water crisis
The City of Richmond announced that a recovery fund designed to benefit small businesses impacted by January’s water crisis is coming together, with initial investments totaling $750,000.
FULL CONFERENCE: Richmond Water Crisis
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced Friday that more details will soon be available following the release of a preliminary action report investigating the failure of the Richmond water plant facility in January.
Richmond launches $500K fund for small businesses hit by water crisis
Help for Richmond's small businesses affected by the water crisis is here. Why it matters: The fund is opening with an initial $500,000 investment from the city and the business community, per a news release.
Richmond releases drafted after-action report on water crisis
The City of Richmond has released the draft of the after-action report conducted by a contractor on the January water crisis.
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Engineering firm sheds light on what went wrong at Richmond's water treatment plant
An engineering firm leading the investigation identified three critical shortcomings contributing to the water crisis: a lack of maintenance, inadequate emergency preparedness, and poor communication.
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Emails, texts between state health officials contradict city's water crisis report
The internal communications appear to call into question how rapidly and thoroughly city officials alerted the VDH’s Office ...
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Richmond submits 20-page letter addressing concerns about its water system
Feb. 21, the city submitted a 20-page letter back to the VDH’s Office of Drinking Water. It detailed the city’s plans to make ...
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Richmond water boil advisory ‘unlikely’ to lift before Friday
Charlotte Rene Woods / Virginia Mercury Having not showered for days himself, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula met with members of the media Wednesday morning to provide a blend of updates on the city’s ...
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Richmond launching water crisis relief fund for small businesses
City officials on Thursday night announced a $500,000 relief fund for small businesses impacted by January's water crisis.
Virginia’s legislative session is over. Here’s what’s headed to Youngkin.
The Virginia General Assembly sent nearly 1,000 bills to Gov. Youngkin for consideration. How many bills will he ultimately ...
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'What else do we need to be worried about?' Violations found at Richmond DPU’s wastewater and gas utilities
Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities has received violation letters from regulators in the past three months for ...
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Avula: city has spent $5M on repairs at water treatment plant
Mayor Danny Avula on Monday evening told members of City Council that the city has invested “just under $5 million in ...