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 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 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 utility director resigns as water crisis under investigation
The water outages began last week when a winter storm battered the Old Dominion and there was a power outage at the city’s water treatment plant.
Richmond partners with United Way to launch 'important tool' to help people impacted by water crisis
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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
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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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When will Richmonders get answers from the city’s water crisis investigation?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The city of Richmond recently chose the firm that will look into its widespread water crisis. But when will residents hear about its findings? Citizens of Richmond and ...
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Commentary: Post water crisis, turn on the tap for local businesses
Richmond’s water crisis caused varying degrees of adversity for most of us, but small businesses, in particular, have borne ...
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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 ...
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Lawmakers gavel in, gavel out as Richmond’s water crisis drags on
“The situation with interruption of Richmond’s water supply and the crisis that has ensued I know has caused substantial anger and frustration with so many people here in the city, and it’s ...
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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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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 ...