Richmond Water Crisis: Boil Water Advisory could extend into Saturday
WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff, Local 6 News Richmond
January 9, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. — The City of Richmond remains in a water crisis Thursday. Here is the latest information:
There is a city-wide update scheduled for Noon on Thursday. You can watch here.
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced the city’s water system is now fully pressurized in all nine zones
The first step in lifting the boil water advisory involves testing multiple samples across the system, which have been sent to the lab
If the first round of tests is negative, a second round of samples will be taken 16 hours later, aiming for two consecutive negative tests
The goal is to lift the boil water advisory sometime Friday or Saturday, depending on the test results
The entire City of Richmond (plus Henrico and eastern Hanover) remains under a Boil Water Advisory
Showering and washing dishes with the water coming through the pipes is safe, as the low risk of bacteria is only harmful if consumed.
Bottled water pick-up sites are located around Richmond
Richmond Schools remain closed all week, but meals will be provided to students who need