RICHMOND, Va. — The City of Richmond remains in a water crisis Thursday. Here is the latest information:
- Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced the city's water system is now fully pressurized in all nine zones
- The first step in lifting the boil water advisory involves testing multiple samples across the system, which have been sent to the lab
- If the first round of tests is negative, a second round of samples will be taken 16 hours later, aiming for two consecutive negative tests
- The goal is to lift the boil water advisory sometime Friday or Saturday, depending on the test results
- The entire City of Richmond (plus Henrico and eastern Hanover) remains under a Boil Water Advisory
- Showering and washing dishes with the water coming through the pipes is safe, as the low risk of bacteria is only harmful if consumed.
- Bottled water pick-up sites are located around Richmond
- Richmond Schools remain closed all week, but meals will be provided to students who need
- There is a city-wide update scheduled for Noon on Thursday. You can watch here.
Watch: City updates water distribution efforts amid Richmond Water Crisis
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