Water main breaks skyrocket in Richmond during and

Richmond water crisis fund begins taking applications, launches with $650K in city funds
That’s on top of a $25,000 contribution from Mayor Danny Avula’s political action committee, plus nearly a week’s worth of donations from members of the public.
Richmond's water crisis recovery fund is open
Applications opened Friday for financial assistance for locals who were financially affected by the city's water crisis. Why it matters: Richmonders could be eligible for up to $2,500 to help with rent,
Water main breaks skyrocket in Richmond during and after water crisis
There were dozens of water main breaks in Richmond during and in the weeks following the recent, widespread water crisis. While cold weather is certainly part of the problem, repair records
Richmond opens application for funds after water crisis
The City of Richmond has begun accepting applications for funds to assist with recovery following the water crisis.
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.
How Did Richmond's Water Crisis Happen?
Richmond residents faced multiple days without running water after a winter storm caused failures at a treatment plant.
How to apply for Richmond's water crisis recovery fund
Richmond residents can now apply for financial assistance through a fund established to support those impacted by the water outage earlier this month.
What does VDH want to learn from investigation into Richmond water crisis?
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will have a third-party firm look into Richmond’s water system after the recent, widespread water crisis. What specific concerns will it ask that firm
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Documents: City rejected 2 bids to upgrade switchgear that caused Richmond-region water crisis
Records show officials in 2017 declined two bids from contractors who offered to upgrade the water treatment plant’s ...
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Richmond says it would charge CBS 6 over $4,000 to give requested information, water treatment plant records
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addressed questions surrounding the state's notice of alleged violation pertaining to the recent ...
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Lawmakers gavel in, gavel out as Richmond’s water crisis drags on
“The situation with interruption of Richmond’s water supply and the crisis that has ensued I know has caused substantial anger and frustration with so many people here in the city, and it’s ...
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Richmond officials discuss response to water crisis, as criticism surfaces
City officials have begun outlining their response plans for future emergencies, as they continue to address the effects of an outage that left residents without running water for nearly a week.
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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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Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addresses VDH report on water crisis and DPU customer issues
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addressed a number of community concerns about the water crisis, including the timeline of ...
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Making waves: Diving into Richmond’s lack of equitable swimming access
The Richmond area recently endured a water crisis that left many residents without water pressure and forced a dayslong boil ...