Officials announce relief fund for Richmonders impacted by water crisis
Applications for funds will be open Friday. Eligible expenses will include rent and mortgage payments, healthcare, childcare, utility bills and car loan payments.
Water crisis latest: Businesses still struggling, fund coming soon
Nearly three weeks after the water crisis first unfolded in Richmond, and two weeks since service was restored, the city is still grappling with ongoing water main breaks, financial effects and
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.
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 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.
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.
City of Richmond announces funding progam 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 water treatment plant staff worked up to 21 days in a row amid 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
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 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 councilmembers question water crisis, city hires firm for investigation
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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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 ...
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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 ...