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VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"

A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never have happened and was completely avoidable." Why it matters: It's the first time the Virginia Department of Health has officially said the city's preparation was so insufficient it may have violated state law and regulations.

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Richmond hires firms to investigate water crisis

Richmond has contracted with two consulting firms to investigate both the water crisis and the city's emergency response to it. Why it matters: It's one step closer to residents finding out what really happened and why social media seemed to know about the water running out hours before officials informed the public.

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VDH cites Richmond with alleged violations for failing to prevent water crisis

RICHMOND, Va. — The widespread water crisis that engulfed the Richmond metro area earlier this month was completely avoidable and never should have happened, according to a damning Notice of Alleged Violation issued to the City of Richmond by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), a warning which also states the city may have broken state law.

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Richmond selects firm to dig deep into what caused water crisis

The city of Richmond has selected the firm that will investigate its recent, widespread water crisis. Through an over ...

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Commentary: Post water crisis, turn on the tap for local businesses

Richmond’s water crisis caused varying degrees of adversity for most of us, but small businesses, in particular, have borne ...

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Virginia Department of Health to issue Notice of Alleged Violation for Richmond’s water treatment plant

Following the Richmond area water crisis, the City of Richmond has announced that the Virginia Department of Health will issue a Notice of Alleged Violation for the city’s water treatment.

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Richmond announces ‘Water Recovery Week,’ encourages residents to support local businesses that closed during the water crisis

Earlier this month, dozens of local businesses were impacted by the widespread water crisis. City leaders are encouraging ...

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Water crisis led to 'substantial impact' for Richmond bakery: 'I came in to find water all over the floor'

A popular Richmond bakery encountered an unexpected complication that prolonged its closure in the wake of the Richmond Water ...

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