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Operational Fault at Richmond Treatment Plant Triggers Boil Water Advisory for 17 Neighborhoods

Richmond officials alongside Virginia health authorities are monitoring water quality, stabilizing pressure, flushing mains ahead of lifting the advisory.

FILE - Mayor Danny Avula speaks during a press conference at the main library branch in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly, File)
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Overview

  • City reversed an earlier safe-to-drink declaration at 11:30 AM Tuesday, issuing the advisory for zones served by the Ginter Park Tank.
  • Affected areas include Byrd Park, Brookland Park, Carver, Carytown, Chamberlayne, The Fan, Ginter Park, Jackson Ward, Laburnum Park, the Museum District, North Side, Oregon Hill, Randolph, Scott’s Addition, VCU’s Monroe Park Campus and Windsor Farms.
  • Residents must boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or making ice.
  • Some neighborhoods are experiencing complete loss of service or significantly reduced water pressure as crews work to stabilize the system.
  • Crews from the City’s Department of Public Utilities are working around the clock under Virginia Department of Health oversight to flush mains and restore full service.