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For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused water outage


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 13:40 GMT by Richmond   Print publication without navigation

  • The city for at least 8 years put off replacing the water treatment plant's switchgear
  • the component that failed Monday morning, leading to flooding that took the plant offline and left Richmond residents without drinkable water for 5 days and counting
  • according to records obtained by The Times-Dispatch.

A power outage at the wastewater treatment plant in Richmond, Virginia, led to a significant operational disruption, necessitating the replacement of a critical part. The incident occurred when a power surge damaged the plant's main electrical transformer, causing a temporary shutdown of the facility. This event not only halted the treatment process but also raised concerns about potential environmental impacts due to untreated water being released into the James River. The city officials have been working around the clock to install a replacement part, which was sourced from a supplier in Ohio, to restore full functionality. The outage has prompted discussions on the need for infrastructure upgrades to prevent future occurrences, with city leaders emphasizing the importance of resilience in public utilities. The community has been advised to conserve water and be patient as the situation is resolved.

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