Richmond Water Plant Response

On Monday, Jan. 6, a winter weather-related power outage impacted operations at the City of Richmond’s water plant along the James River. As a result, the City of Richmond, Henrico County, Goochland County, and parts of Hanover County were put under a Boil Water Advisory. As January 11, the City of Richmond and the counties of Henrico, Goochland and Hanover have lifted their Boil Water Advisories. 

This page provides information on the Virginia Department of Health's (VHD) response and investigation. 

Update: 

On February 13, Richmond released its After Action Review Preliminary Findings.

On February 12, Hanover County released its After Action Report.

On February 11, Henrico released its After Action Report and the East End Water Supply Evaluation.

VDH is conducting an ongoing investigation and expects its investigation to conclude by early April with a final analysis and conclusions by the end of that month.  

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Last Updated: February 13, 2025