What Richmonders still need to know about this week's water crisis
While Richmond isn't 100% through the water crisis since boil water advisories are still in effect, the post-mortem process is starting now.
Richmond’s water system fully operational, boil advisory still in place
Mayor Danny Avula said Thursday that the city’s reservoir is full and the water system is fully pressurized, but a boil advisory could be in place until Saturday.
'Continue to boil water': Richmond residents urged to conserve water after plant operations disrupted
Richmond, Virginia residents were told Wednesday to "continue to boil water" until city officials could get operations back online after a power outage.
Water Outage in Richmond, Va., Is Expected to Last Until Friday
The winter storm on Monday knocked out power at the city’s water plant, leaving thousands under a boil water advisory for days.
Richmond Water Crisis: Boil Water Advisory could extend into Saturday
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced the city's water system is now fully pressurized in all nine zones The first step in lifting the boil water advisory involves testing multiple samples across the system,
Richmond's plan to prevent another water outage during weekend storm
Richmond is once again facing 3 to 4 inches of snow this weekend. Why it matters: Residents have seen firsthand how winter storms can threaten local water supplies. Driving the news: On Thursday afternoon,
Richmond’s water fully pressurized, boil advisory could be lifted Friday or Saturday
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula shared Thursday that all nine zones served by Richmond’s water system are fully pressurized, and that the boil water advisory could be lifted by Friday or Saturday, pending water quality tests.
Richmond area’s water issues enter day 5
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‘This should not have happened’: Chief state agency to investigate how Richmond water crisis unfolded
The City of Richmond is approaching the end of a long, dry week. After a winter weather-related power outage caused a malfunction at a water treatment facility in the city, residents have remained under a boil water advisory for days.
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
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Here's what really caused L.A. fire hydrants to run out of water
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Lack of water is hampering LA fire battle. Why not use ocean water to fight fires?
With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?
Fires Prompt Water Advisories for Some in the L.A. Area
The devastating wildfires have raised concerns about the safety of the water supply in some places. Here’s a list of the ...
Clean tap water isn't flowing in Virginia's capital as residents find creative ways to cope
Theresa Fulgham wasn’t going to wait any longer. After days without water in Virginia’s capital that prompted some residents ...
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Avula gives detailed recap of water plant failures
Mayor Danny Avula said the failure of an automatic "switch-gear" that would've transferred the city's water treatment plant ...
Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
Trump made similar false claims about FEMA being out of money in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the fall.
The Truth Behind Trump's 'Water Restoration Declaration'
Donald Trump claimed Gavin Newsom didn't sign a document on California water policy that Newsom's office said didn't exist.
Solar device transforms used tires to help purify water so that it's drinkable
Scientists have developed a floating solar still device that is capable of harnessing the sun's energy to purify seawater and ...
Here is why California can’t use ocean water to help fight the wildfires
Sea water, in theory, could be used to help a fire. But, its salty components can do more harm than good, which is why ...
Trump calls on Newsom to ‘open up the water main’
In a post online Thursday, President-elect Trump called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to “open up the water main” as fires in Los Angeles continue to rage. “Governor Gavin Newscum should ...