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Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'

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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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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Va. health officials: Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'

Poor maintenance and testing, insufficient staffing and inadequate training may have contributed to Richmond’s six-day water crisis, according to a notice of alleged violation from the Virginia Department of Health.

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VDH says Richmond is not capable of reliably providing citizens with water

The Virginia Department of Health does not believe that the city of Richmond is capable of ensuring its citizens have reliable access to clean water.

Henry Marsh, 1st Black mayor of Richmond, dies

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‘Heart of Richmond’: City’s first Black mayor Henry Marsh dies

After serving in the United States Army, Marsh began working as a civil rights lawyer - tackling cases relating to desegregation and equality in employment. “Henry Marsh was mor

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Richmond’s first African American mayor dies at 91

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor, has died at the age of 91. According to the Library of Virginia, Henry Marsh III was born in 1933 and elected to Richmond City Council in 1966, where he served as vice mayor from 1970 until his election in 1977 as the first African American mayor of Richmond.

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Henry Marsh, first Black mayor of Richmond, dies at 91

Henry L. Marsh III, the first Black mayor of Richmond and a figure who embodied the rise of African American power in the city, died Thursday night at 91.

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'How crazy is it that this happened?' Richmond council questions water crisis, city hires firm to investigate

Richmond City officials have hired an engineering firm to conduct an independent investigation of what led to the recent water crisis.

Rep. Barrett introduces Indiana bill that would impose a food and beverage tax in Richmond

The bill would allow for improvements to be made to parks and recreation and to promote tourism within the city, among other ...

Richmond councilmembers question water crisis, city hires firm for investigation

Richmond City officials have hired an engineering firm to conduct an independent investigation of what led to the recent ...

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Richmond residents sought out the city’s natural springs during water crisis

Richmond’s recent water crisis left residents scrambling for drinkable water for days after a winter storm knocked out power ...

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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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San Francisco city officials claim someone illegally paint Richmond District curbs

Kelsi Thorud reports on a mystery surrounding who painted red "no parking" curbs at multiple intersections in the Richmond ...

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Roderick Richmond is now the interim superintendent of MSCS. Who is the long-time staffer?

Richmond is tasked with leading the largest school district in Tennessee and the challenges he will face in the coming months ...

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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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Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'

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