VDH, Richmond and Drinking Water

How many days in a row some Richmond water treatment plant staff worked 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
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.
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,
VDH issues Notice of Alleged Violation for Richmond’s water treatment plant
The notice from the state faults the City of Richmond in connection to the water crisis earlier this month Elizabeth Warren tells Elon Musk she's 'happy' to work with him on DOGE's goals to slash government waste.
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.
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.

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Suspect in shooting that injured woman in Richmond now in custody
The Richmond Police Department is still searching for a man, who is considered armed and dangerous, after he allegedly shot a ...
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Richmond dentist fixes veterans' teeth for free: 'Just a little way of saying thank you'
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Port Richmond is getting a new, $62 million school building
A new school is rising in Port Richmond. AMY at James Martin, formerly housed in an 1894 structure, will get a $62 million ...
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‘Large police presence’ in Richmond’s Southwood neighborhood
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Those in or around Richmond’s Southwood neighborhood may notice a large police presence Friday night.
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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 ...
To the dogs: Meet the newest four-legged Richmond County law enforcers
Anyone who would like to donate to the RCSO's K-9 Division to assist with food, vet bills or other canine expenses can email ...
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Richmond lawmakers considering bill to help human trafficking survivors
The "Criminal Record Relief Bill" recently passed through the House committee in the Virginia General Assembly and is on its ...
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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 ...
Kadary Richmond finally looking like himself in best game yet for St. John’s
He willed St. John’s to overtime, helping them rally from 16 points down for a 79-71 win over Xavier at the Garden.
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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 ...