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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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Richmond selects firm to dig deep into what caused water crisis

The city of Richmond has selected the firm that will investigate its recent, widespread water crisis. Through an over ...

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How Did Richmond's Water Crisis Happen?

Residents of Richmond, Virginia, have faced multiple days without running water after a winter storm ... and to care for our residents during the crisis." ...

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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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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 ...

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