Henrico News Archives for Year: 2025

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Henrico water pressure continues to stabilize as Richmond flows strengthen

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Henrico County customers should be seeing consistent water pressure, although it may remain slightly lower than normal, as water flows from Richmond have strengthened and the city prepares to fix a broken water main that occurred Thursday on Canal Street in downtown. Residents are encouraged to call the Henrico Department of Public Utilities at 804-501-5025 (weekends/after hours) if they notice any unusual water conditions.
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Henrico’s water remains safe, stable following Richmond water main break

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Henrico customers may experience lower-than-normal water pressure as crews work to address the impacts of a water main break on Canal Street. Customers are encouraged to limit water use when possible. Henrico has opened a drive-thru water distribution site at Best Plaza, 1400 Best Plaza Drive. A distribution site at Harvie Elementary School, 3401 Harvie Road, will open Saturday. Residents may pick up bottled water – one case per car – daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Henrico activates Emergency Operations Center for water concerns; water main break in city causing low pressure countywide

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Henrico’s Department of Public Utilities is evaluating the impact of a large water main break in the city of Richmond on water service in Henrico. The break, located just across the county line near the primary water connection pump between the two localities, is pulling water pressure from the areas served from this connection pump. Central and eastern Henrico residents are likely to experience low water pressure, though residents have reported low pressure countywide.
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Henrico replenishes east end water reserves overnight as Richmond continues to ramp up production

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“By successfully routing water from our Water Treatment Facility in western Henrico to our system of six tanks in the east end, we’ve ensured that these reserves are fully restored and able to meet the needs of our residents and other customers, as needed, for at least 24 to 48 hours,” said Bentley Chan, director of the Henrico Department of Public Utilities.
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Henrico’s water system remains stable

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Henrico closed valves to temporarily disconnect from the city’s distribution system at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. That occurred after city officials reported just before 12:30 a.m. that a majority of the city’s filters had been clogged by excessive sediment in the James River. At the city’s request, Henrico reduced the amount of water that it was drawing from the city’s system. Water pressure is normal throughout Henrico’s system. County customers who usually receive their water from the city are currently being served with water held in the county’s reserve tanks.
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Henrico temporarily disconnects from city water system following production issues overnight at Richmond’s treatment plant

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While Richmond has issued a boil water advisory for some of its customers, Henrico is not under a boil water advisory at this time. Henrico’s water remains safe for consumption and use. As of 7:30 a.m., the county’s Department of Public Utilities had closed valves at connections to the city’s system, which serves portions of central and eastern Henrico. Henrico’s water tanks, which had been kept at capacity, are supplying customers who typically are served by the city. Water pressure remains normal countywide.
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Henrico releases ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored mixed-use development at Best Products Reimagined site 

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The Henrico Economic Development Authority issued a “request for interest” (RFI) solicitation for a mixed-use development on property that once served as headquarters for the retail chain Best Products, along interstates 95 and 295 and East Parham Road. Master developers, arena operators and other prospective partners will have until Monday, July 28, to respond formally with submissions of a “statement of interest” in the development.
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Henrico Sports & Events Center to Remain Home of Prestigious A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship

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The Henrico Sports & Events Center has hosted the Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship since 2024. The marquee event, which is held in early March, had been planned to remain in Henrico through 2026. With the A-10's announcement, the tournament will extend its stay in Henrico through 2029.
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Henrico to present ‘Speaking Through Me’ documentary in teen-focused event May 12 to celebrate National Prevention Week

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Henrico County will host a free showing of the documentary film “Speaking Through Me” as part of a community event Monday, May 12 focused on youth empowerment, mental health resilience and substance misuse prevention.
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First resident to receive solar panels at no cost shares why she hopes more will follow in her footsteps

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Vallarie Reilly is the first resident to receive solar panels through Solar Access Henrico, a new program offered by the county in partnership with Dominion Energy Solutions. The program provides eligible homeowners with access more sustainable technologies while saving money on utility bills and reducing the community’s environmental impact.

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Statement from Henrico County on Richmond’s water plant operations

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County officials learned from state agencies late Sunday that unknown amounts of additional fluoride were introduced to the city’s drinking water last Wednesday. Henrico is working with state agencies, the city and other localities to more fully understand what occurred and how water customers throughout the region may have been impacted.
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Sales begin under Henrico program to promote affordable homeownership

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Three new townhomes off Gayton Road have been sold to first-time homebuyers

Discovery Ridge, a community of two dozen townhomes at Gayton Road and Lauderdale Drive, touts its 'prime location' near Short Pump and access to choice schools and parks. Each home is three stories, with three bedrooms, two full baths, two half-baths and a one-car garage.

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Tuckahoe Creek Park expansion planned on newly donated land

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The next phase of Tuckahoe Creek Park is getting ready to move forward, thanks in large part to a local community partner. The Wilton Companies, a local business with deep roots in Tuckahoe, is donating roughly 21 acres of land just north of Patterson Avenue to expand the park. This property connects to the existing Tuckahoe Creek Park and will allow visitors to enjoy more of the natural beauty of the creek.

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