07 Jan 2025 | 02:20 PM UTC
US: Boil water advisory in place for Richmond, Virginia, as of July 8
Officials maintain boil water advisory for Richmond, Virginia, US, as of Jan. 7, due to disruptions at the city's water plant.
Officials in Richmond, Virginia, are maintaining a boil water advisory for the city as of Jan. 7, following a power outage that affected the city's water plant along the James River. Some areas of the city have also suffered water outages, or loss of water pressure due to the incident. The advisory is in place indefinitely, while authorities repair the damages, test the water and confirm it is safe to use.
Commercial businesses that rely on large quantities of water may experience disruptions, including low water pressure, until services are restored. Additional water outages are possible.
Secure alternative water supplies for business operations. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes.
