Setback slows progress in restoring Richmond's water
The City of Richmond released a Tuesday night update that backed off an earlier timeframe for the restoration of water to the city.
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Water distribution begins across Richmond, more will arrive for 3 p.m. pickup window
Roughly 20,000 gallons of bottled water were supplied by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
Avula says Richmond water pressure should be restored this afternoon, boil advisory still in effect
Officials said that out of eight total pumps across two plants, two are “available” and one is currently pumping water.
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The city will begin distribution at 10:30 this morning.
Crews continue work to restore Richmond's water supply
A power outage triggered a failure that led to portions of the city being without working water.
7 p.m. update: City aims to resume water production tonight, lift boil advisory within 24-48 hours
Low water pressure can lead to bacteria in the water, though Mayor Danny Avula said that was unlikely, and the advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution.
Richmond issues boil water advisory after power outage at water plant
Richmond residents are being asked to boil their water, effective immediately, after a power outage this morning at the city's main water facility.
