As planned, the Department of Public Utilities disconnected from the city’s system shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday to allow the city repairs to occur during overnight hours when system use is low. Throughout the night, customers in areas of eastern Henrico were served with water from the county’s reserve tanks. Public Utilities will follow the same process late tonight, allowing city crews to resume work to repair the water main that broke Thursday evening. Continue reading Henrico to reconnect to city’s system as water main repairs pause for the day
Richmond announced today that crews will begin to repair the water main at Seventh and Canal streets at 10 p.m. Sunday. The work is expected to be completed in the early morning hours of Monday. Previously, the repairs were expected to start late Monday. The work is timed to occur when water use is low across the system. A station that receives water from the city and serves areas of eastern Henrico will temporarily be offline. Continue reading ‘We’ll be ready’; Henrico welcomes Richmond’s faster timeline for water main repairs
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. Continue reading Henrico water pressure continues to stabilize as Richmond flows strengthen
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. Continue reading Henrico’s water remains safe, stable following Richmond water main break
“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. Continue reading Henrico replenishes east end water reserves overnight as Richmond continues to ramp up production
Unlike areas of Richmond, Henrico is not under a boil water advisory. Officials remain hopeful that an advisory will not be needed in the county. Continue reading Henrico opens emergency operations center amid Richmond’s water system challenges
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. Continue reading Henrico’s water system remains stable
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. Continue reading Henrico temporarily disconnects from city water system following production issues overnight at Richmond’s treatment plant
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. Continue reading Henrico releases ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored mixed-use development at Best Products Reimagined site
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. Continue reading Henrico Sports & Events Center to Remain Home of Prestigious A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship
Master Gardeners will sell plants, floral arrangements and gently used gardening items. Organizers anticipate that approximately 3,000 potted plants, including 250 varieties of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs and houseplants, will be offered for sale. Continue reading 2025 Pollinator Festival, Spring Plant Sale by Henrico Master Gardeners set for June 7
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. Continue reading Statement from Henrico County on Richmond’s water plant operations
Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will lead a discussion of Henrico County's budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and share updates on initiatives related to housing and community development, public safety and schools. Continue reading Fairfield meeting April 21 to highlight budget, housing, safety and schools
Henrico will formally invite developers to express their interest and vision for an arena-anchored development on property that includes the former Best Products headquarters, along interstates 95 and 295 and East Parham Road.
Continue reading Henrico to issue ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored development at Best Products site
The Henrico Sports & Events Center now has enhanced scoreboard graphics and animations, more in-tournament gatherings and events and more ticket-purchase options. Continue reading 2nd year of A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship brings enhanced fan experience, promotions
Topics for the 1 p.m. meeting include reports related to the water-service outages of early January as well as the Henrico Alert emergency notification system and the Real Estate Advantage Program and the Real Estate Cap Program, which offer tax relief to homeowners who are older or disabled. Continue reading Supervisor Jody Rogish to host Tuckahoe Talk meeting March 27 to discuss reports on water crisis, Henrico Alert system, REAP and RECAP programs
The workshop will use STEM subjects in thought-provoking games and activities that explore such topics as the global food supply chain, ways to reduce food waste and controlled-environment agriculture. Continue reading Henrico 4-H to offer Food for Thought workshop for 3rd through 5th graders
The celebrated lakes at Three Lakes Park came from borrow pits used in the construction of Interstate 64. Beginning this summer, they’ll be centerpieces to an improved and modernized park.
Continue reading Henrico begins work to improve Three Lakes Park & Nature Center
Update: Public Utilities completed the first round of required tests needed to lift the boil advisory. The chlorine tests were a success. Continue reading Water testing underway; boil water advisory could possibly be lifted as early as Saturday
Residents impacted by the water outage should start seeing their water flow slowly return Thursday. Continue reading Water pressure zones in central, eastern Henrico now filling with water; officials anticipate gradual restoration of service
She will direct efforts to promote residents' well-being and resiliency; facilitate outreach and engagement opportunities; and oversee the county’s strategy for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Continue reading Jelisa Turner appointed director of Henrico’s Department of Outreach and Engagement
For a $10 fee, Master Gardener volunteers will visit a home, analyze the landscape and prepare reference materials customized for the property. The program is designed to promote the development of a beautiful, healthy and sustainable landscape. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
The adult treatment facility will include 16 crisis stabilization unit beds for short-term overnight care, 16 detoxification beds and 16 23-hour recliners for evaluation, calming and additional treatment and support. Continue reading Henrico awarded $10.6 million from state for adult crisis, detoxification center
The camp, for ages 5-18, will explore different styles of art and highlight festivals around the world. 4-H membership is not required to participate. Continue reading Henrico 4-H, 4 Art 2 Heart to offer free virtual art camp for youth April 1-4
Public Works is sending letters to thousands of addresses in Henrico that are impacted by new flood-risk maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Changes to the maps may affect whether property owners are required to purchase flood insurance. Continue reading FEMA flood map changes to impact up to 7,000 Henrico addresses