Live water updates: City lifts boil advisory
The water treatment plant “is functioning as intended,” although four filters are still having mechanical issues.
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Clock starts on lifting boil water advisory; midday Thursday would be the earliest
The city has submitted the first of two required samples to lift the boil water advisory impacting portions of Richmond.
‘Here we go again’: Richmond hit with second boil water advisory in five months
The routine felt all-too-familiar for many city residents and businesses as Richmond officials announced Tuesday that clogged filters at the water treatment plant had led to a loss of pressure.
Boil advisory extended to Manchester, Route 1 corridor
Windsor Farms has been removed from an earlier list of impacted locations. City Council canceled its previously scheduled meeting, but the Flying Squirrels will play as scheduled.
Henrico says its water ‘remains safe’ after disconnecting from Richmond system
Henrico County officials said Tuesday afternoon that the county has “temporarily disconnected” from the city of Richmond’s water system.
Low water pressure reported in parts of Richmond; city says overnight issue is solved
"Due to high turbidity in the system, some of the plant’s filters clogged, temporarily reducing finished water production."
Longtime Capitol doorkeeper, who fought for civil rights alongside MLK, dies at 96
A lifelong advocate for civil rights and community progress, he died peacefully last Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 96, leaving behind a lasting impact on Richmond.
