Mayor Avula says utility rates could increase for long-term fixes at water treatment plant

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmonders could be fronting the bill for long term fixes at the water treatment plant.

Richmond’s widespread water crisis has become a turning point for City Hall, exposing long-standing issues with transparency and accelerating overdue improvements at the city’s water treatment plant.

The Department of Public Utilities Director Scott Morris said funding remains the biggest challenge…

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