As of now, some areas in Richmond remain without water, while residents who do have access to water are advised to boil it before use.

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How can I use tap water during a boil water advisory?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- With Richmond businesses and homes remaining under a boil water advisory after a malfunction at the city's water reservoir system, many may wonder what tap water can and cannot be used for, and how to make sure it's boiled safely. Due to the water pressure dropping as a result of the malfunction, which was caused by a power outage, city residents were urged to either boil tap water or instead use bottled water. To effecti…

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Richmond Mayor: Water should be restored by afternoon, boil water advisory ongoing

Many residents in Richmond woke up to no water Tuesday morning after a boil water advisory was issued on Monday.

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Richmond boil advisory: City says production has been restored as many remain without water

City Hall in Richmond. (Parker Michels-Boyce for The Virginia Mercury)Update: Water production has resumed in the city of Richmond as of 12 p.m., officials said in a Tuesday afternoon press release. Residents are still encouraged to conserve and boil water, and the boil water advisory will remain in effect until “all required testing is complete and approved in accordance with drinking water quality standards,” officials said. Gov. Glenn Youngki…

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Water production restored in city of Richmond after system failure spurred by winter storm • Virginia Mercury

Richmond, Virginia, is currently experiencing a serious water crisis that has left many residents and businesses struggling. A power outage at the city’s water treatment facility started the disruptions on Monday morning, leading to a city-wide boil water advisory. This unfortunate event has not only affected households but has also caused significant problems for local businesses, many of which have had to shut their doors due to the lack of ru…

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Richmond Faces Water Crisis: Boil Advisory Announced as Businesses Close

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said Tuesday morning that water pressure should be restored to the city at some point in the afternoon as crews continue to work to restore systems that were knocked out by the recent snowstorm.At a news conference shortly after 8 a.m., Avula said he had spent the night at the city’s water plant and — after some progress and some setbacks — could report at least some pumping capacity has been restored. That means water…

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Avula says Richmond water pressure should be restored this afternoon, boil advisory still in effect

You might soon have water again, though you’ll still need to boil it.  From the City of Richmond:  
As of 12:00 p.m., the City of Richmond has restored water production. However, water pressure will take at least several hours to build up before it can be distributed through the network. Residents are asked to continue conserving water when possible. The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect for residents who have water access until all requ…

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Water production restored, pressure should return this afternoon

Richmond, Virginia, is currently navigating a tough situation with its water supply as a recent crisis has caught the attention of city officials and residents alike. A power outage at a crucial water treatment facility on Monday morning set off a series of unfortunate events, including a city-wide boil water advisory that is still in place. This unexpected challenge has affected thousands of Richmond residents, leading to significant disruption…

Richmond Mayor: Water should be restored by afternoon, boil water advisory ongoing

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