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Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'

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.

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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.

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VDH says Richmond is not capable of reliably providing citizens with water

The Virginia Department of Health does not believe that the city of Richmond is capable of ensuring its citizens have reliable access to clean water.

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VDH issues Notice of Alleged Violation for Richmond’s water treatment plant

RICHMOND, Va. — The widespread water crisis that engulfed the Richmond metro area earlier this month was completely avoidable and never should have happened, according to a Notice of Alleged Violation ...

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Leak season: Water main break in Virginia Beach highlights problems winter weather can cause

A water main break in Virginia Beach Thursday morning highlights problems winter weather can cause; weather can also wreak havoc on cars ...

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Richmond water crisis resolved: officials declare water safe to drink

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula even demonstrated the cleanliness of the water by drinking tap water during the press conference. Mayor Avula had said during a news conference Saturday that officials ...

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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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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 ...

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While Richmond weathers a new water crisis, Orange County prepares to deal with an old one

As many of you are no doubt aware, the entire City of Richmond and a large surrounding area lost access to running water last ...

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