VDH cites Richmond with alleged violations for failing to prevent water crisis
The City of Richmond could have prevented the crisis with better preparation, by verifying critical equipment was functional before the storm event, ensuring sufficient staffing was physically present at the WTP in the event of a power outage,
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.
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.
Office of Drinking Water learned of power outage at Richmond water treatment plant nearly 9 hours later
The Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water learned of the power outage at Richmond’s water treatment plant — which resulted in a malfunction and the subsequent
VDH issues Notice of Alleged Violation for Richmond’s water treatment plant
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Richmond water treatment plant staff worked up to 21 days in a row 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
Department of Health issues Notice of Alleged Violation to Richmond after water crisis
The city says the notice is "necessary and planned part of working with VDH" on a plan after the water crisis earlier this month.
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Richmond pays $234,000 to firm investigating what caused water outage
Officials on Wednesday afternoon announced they had selected HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure development firm ...
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VDH says Richmond is not capable of reliably providing citizens with water
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) does not believe that the city of Richmond is capable of ensuring its citizens have ...
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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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Water pump failed overnight at Richmond's treatment plant; reservoir still at normal level, city says
A finish water pump failed overnight Tuesday at Richmond's water treatment plant along the James River. The city says its ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Henrico’s water treatment facility could be equipped to serve all of the county within 5-10 years ‘or sooner’
Although it is contractually obligated to purchase an average of about 12 million gallons of water per day from the City of ...
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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.