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.
Water crisis latest: Businesses still struggling, fund coming soon
Nearly three weeks after the water crisis first unfolded in Richmond, and two weeks since service was restored, the city is still grappling with ongoing water main breaks, financial effects and
Officials announce relief fund for Richmonders impacted by water crisis
Applications for funds will be open Friday. Eligible expenses will include rent and mortgage payments, healthcare, childcare, utility bills and car loan payments.
The Rundown: Breaking down the Richmond water crisis
Host of "The Rundown" and 8News Producer MaryCatherine Neal talks about covering the Richmond water crisis with 8News anchors Autumn Childress and Delaney Hall.
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 Crisis.
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Commentary: Post water crisis, turn on the tap for local businesses
Richmond’s water crisis caused varying degrees of adversity for most of us, but small businesses, in particular, have borne the brunt of the hardship.
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.
Richmond partners with United Way to launch 'important tool' to help people impacted by water crisis
Richmond partners with United Way to launch 'important tool' to help people impacted by water crisis Barron Trump playfully photobombed his sisters Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump in a behind-the-scenes video from Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 Inauguration.
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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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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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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 ...
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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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Engineering consultant says staff training and emergency protocols must be priority after Richmond water crisis
A professional engineer said a deeper look into staff training and emergency preparedness protocols is needed at the Richmond ...
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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 ...
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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 Recovery Week — to help boost sales.
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More than 100 water mains break in Henrico in just over 3 weeks
Henrico County’s water woes are not over yet. While the recent water crisis may be over, the county has seen more than 100 ...