RICHMOND, Va. — Water pressure may begin to be restored across the city in the next 4 to 6 hours, the mayor shared at a press conference Tuesday morning.
The current boil water advisory remains in effect and is expected to last approximately 48 hours due to the ongoing issues.
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Avula said he and DPU staff have been working through the night to restore operations at the city’s water plant.
As of Tuesday morning, two pumps are actively running and filling one of the tanks, which Avula called the “most positive step we’ve had in the last 12 hours.”
Residents with running water are urged to continue conserving it.
Richmond water distribution
The City of Richmond and American Red Cross began handing out bottled water on Monday to “vulnerable populations” in the city.
“Water was distributed in high priority areas including homeless services providers, public housing, and residences that house older adults. Targeted outreach and distribution to areas of high need and vulnerable populations will continue,” a city spokesperson advised Tuesday morning.