Virginia Mercury, Richmond issues boil water advisory after storm disrupts water system
The city of Richmond, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health, issued an immediate boil water advisory on Monday, urging all residents to conserve water and boil it before consumption until further notice.
The advisory comes after a winter storm caused a power outage that temporarily disrupted the city’s water reservoir system, leading to pressure drops and service interruptions across parts of Richmond. While some residents experienced complete water loss, others reported reduced water pressure.
“Our top priority is the health and safety of our residents and neighbors. I am asking all Richmonders to limit their water usage as the team at the Department of Public Utilities works around the clock to get our water system back online,” Mayor Danny Avula said in a statement. “I’m also asking residents to consider their neighbors, and only use as much water as they need — all in this together.”
In a coordinated regional effort, the neighboring counties of Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover disconnected from Richmond’s water supply and switched to alternate sources. Officials confirmed that residents in those localities are not affected by the advisory.
April Bingham, senior director for the Department of Public Utilities, assured residents that restoration efforts are well underway.
You know, storms are expected around here with some frequency. How about having backup power available to important services?
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