RICHMOND, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After enduring close to a week without reliable water service, residents in the Richmond area saw water restored and boil advisories lifted. However, reporting from Richmond news outlet WRIC found nearly 70 water main breaks have since disrupted service across Richmond, Henrico, and Hanover counties. These breaks, attributed to freezing temperatures and fluctuating water pressure, left some residents without water once again.

The initial crisis, caused by a power failure at the city’s water treatment plant during a winter storm, strained daily life as residents relied on bottled water, melting snow, and other creative solutions to meet basic needs. Although service was restored, the ongoing damage to water infrastructure continues to impact residents and businesses.

For additional information on the water crisis and how locals dealt with the impact, Richmond Residents Find Creative Ways to Cope Amid Ongoing Water Outages – Cville Right Now