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January 8, 2025
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Richmond City Council
Statement regarding
Richmond Water Service Restoration
(Richmond,
Virginia U.S.A. 1.8.2025) – “Richmond City Council thanks everyone for their patience and
the time, space, and grace required for the City to bring the water system back
online. We understand that this has been an incredibly difficult time for residents,
businesses, and all those who rely on the Richmond Water System.
Please know
we are working around the clock to ensure your concerns are being addressed
urgently and that your health and safety continue to be the highest
priority.
During
today’s previously scheduled, virtual, 5:00 p.m., Richmond City Council Special Meeting, Council will take action to “consent to the Director of
Emergency Management’s declaration that a local emergency exists in the city of
Richmond beginning on January 5, 2025, due to the effects of the winter storm.”
This
will allow further drawdown of necessary resources to expedite recovery from
the ongoing water crisis. This is a part of our normal response process during
an emergency and is a necessary step in a situation of this magnitude.
Once
services are fully restored, Council looks forward to working with the
Mayor/Administration to fully identify and address needed system upgrades and
emergency response processes.
Council
thanks the Mayor, Richmond Department of Public Utilities and all city
departments, our state and local partners, and nonprofit and community
organizations for their partnership, collaboration, and willingness to support
our response efforts.
While
the situation remains ongoing, progress is being made, and updates will
continue.
As a
reminder, we encourage you to continue following us on social media and RVA.gov
for additional updates.
Please
also continue to utilize 311 and conserve your water usage until we reach full
capacity.
We are
in this together and together we will get through this.
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Richmond City Council - Richmond
City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suite 300 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.
- rva.gov/richmond-city-council
