RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health has released findings related to the water crisis that impacted hundreds of thousands in the region. The report suggests the crisis was caused by years of neglect at the Richmond Water Treatment plant, contradicting the city’s earlier assertions.
The state’s Office of Drinking Water announced Wednesday that it is issuing a notice of alleged violation against the Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) after an extensive review of operational failures. This report is in stark contrast to the findings released by the city.
The investigation revealed three critical errors made by DPU:…