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Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'

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.

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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 at the water treatment plant, triggering a backup system failure and major flooding.

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Va. health officials: Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'

Poor maintenance and testing, insufficient staffing and inadequate training may have contributed to Richmond’s six-day water crisis, according to a notice of alleged violation from the Virginia Department of Health.

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Richmond water treatment plant staff worked up to 21 days in a row 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 ...

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Why Richmond's water crisis feels eerily familiar to this property owner

29,427 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?29,427 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others? I lost my home to the ...

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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 ...

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Richmond neighbors raising questions about first utility bills since water crisis

Some Richmonders are starting to get their first utility bills since the RVA water crisis. While the city has not confirmed if the crisis impacts the latest charges, people are already raising ...

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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 ...

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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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