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.
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
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.
Water crisis led to 'substantial impact' for Richmond bakery: 'I came in to find water all over the floor'
A popular Richmond bakery encountered an unexpected complication that prolonged its closure in the wake of the Richmond Water Crisis.
Water Crisis Fund: What you need to know
In response to the financial impact of the water crisis, the City of Richmond has partnered with United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg to launch the “Water Crisis Fund.”
Richmond partners with United Way to launch 'important tool' to help people impacted by water crisis
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Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addresses VDH report on water crisis and DPU customer issues
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addressed a number of community concerns about the water crisis, including the timeline of ...
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Richmond says it would charge CBS 6 over $4,000 to give requested information, water treatment plant records
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addressed questions surrounding the state's notice of alleged violation pertaining to the recent ...
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Making waves: Diving into Richmond’s lack of equitable swimming access
The Richmond area recently endured a water crisis that left many residents without water pressure and forced a dayslong boil ...
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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 ...
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Water Outage in Richmond, Va., Is Expected to Last Until Friday
Glenn Youngkin said on Wednesday afternoon at a press briefing where he provided an update on the water crisis in Richmond and discussed preparations for a storm forecast for this weekend.
Richmond water boil advisory ‘unlikely’ to lift before Friday
Having not showered for days himself, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula met with members of the media Wednesday morning to provide a ...
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Engineering consultant says staff training and emergency protocols must be priority after Richmond water crisis
A professional engineer said a deeper look into staff training and emergency preparedness protocols is needed at the Richmond ...
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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.