Keep Henrico Beautiful accepting applications for Land Lover, Clean Business awards
The Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee is accepting applications for its annual awards program to recognize properties that are beautifully landscaped and highlight sustainable practices. Continue reading Keep Henrico Beautiful accepting applications for Land Lover, Clean Business awards
Fairfield Forum Nov. 20 to focus on public infrastructure and Community Revitalization
The meeting at the Henrico Sports & Events Center will feature updates on projects from Public Utilities, Public Works and Community Revitalization as well as school redistricting. Continue reading Fairfield Forum Nov. 20 to focus on public infrastructure and Community Revitalization
Henrico becomes first to earn ‘quadruple AAA’ status for water, sewer bonds
The county's 'quadruple AAA' status reflects that it has received the top ratings from all four of the main municipal rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency.
In August, Henrico became the third county in the nation to receive AAA ratings for general obligation bonds from the four agencies.
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Ammonia discharge contained at water treatment facility
Units from the Henrico Division of Fire, including the division’s Hazmat team, have contained a discharge of ammonia vapor Continue reading Ammonia discharge contained at water treatment facility
Henrico wins water taste-test award from American Water Works Association
The American Water Works Association has awarded Henrico County its annual Best of the Best Water Taste Test award Continue reading Henrico wins water taste-test award from American Water Works Association
Henrico initiates reconnection to Richmond water system
City has notified Public Utilities that it’s able to serve county customers Continue reading Henrico initiates reconnection to Richmond water system
Henrico to reconnect to city’s system as water main repairs pause for the day
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
‘We’ll be ready’; Henrico welcomes Richmond’s faster timeline for water main repairs
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 water pressure continues to stabilize as Richmond flows strengthen
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’s water remains safe, stable following Richmond water main break
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
Henrico replenishes east end water reserves overnight as Richmond continues to ramp up production
“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
Henrico opens emergency operations center amid Richmond’s water system challenges
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’s water system remains stable
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
Henrico temporarily disconnects from city water system following production issues overnight at Richmond’s treatment plant
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
Statement from Henrico County on Richmond’s water plant operations
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
Henrico Board of Supervisors to review independent reports on water crisis
Firms reviewed issues related to early January outage, county’s response
The Henrico Board of Supervisors this morning will receive reports from firms hired to conduct independent reviews of the county’s response and related issues associated with widespread water-service outages that occurred in early January.
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Henrico crews flush lines in eastern areas of county, maintain presence at Richmond plant
Henrico County is continuing its efforts to support operations at the city of Richmond’s water treatment facility while also making progress to restore water clarity in the county’s eastern areas. Continue reading Henrico crews flush lines in eastern areas of county, maintain presence at Richmond plant
Henrico continues to monitor operations at Richmond water treatment plant
Henrico County is continuing to monitor operations at the city of Richmond’s water treatment plant due to the water distribution network, Continue reading Henrico continues to monitor operations at Richmond water treatment plant
Henrico lifts countywide boil water advisory
Water-quality testing confirms county’s water is safe for consumption
Continue reading Henrico lifts countywide boil water advisory Henrico’s final water-quality test underway; results will determine whether countywide boil water advisory can be lifted Saturday
The last in a series of critical water-quality tests is underway, giving Henrico County officials an approximate timeline for when a countywide boil water advisory could be lifted. Continue reading Henrico’s final water-quality test underway; results will determine whether countywide boil water advisory can be lifted Saturday
With water service restored, Henrico to close water distribution sites, showering facilities
Officials remain hopeful boil water advisory can be lifted Saturday Continue reading With water service restored, Henrico to close water distribution sites, showering facilities
Water testing underway; boil water advisory could possibly be lifted as early as Saturday
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
Water pressure zones in central, eastern Henrico now filling with water; officials anticipate gradual restoration of service
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
Henrico to make showers at 3 schools available to residents
In coordination with Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico County is making showers available at three public schools to support the needs of residents Continue reading Henrico to make showers at 3 schools available to residents
Henrico issues precautionary countywide boil water advisory
Under the guidance of the Virginia Department of Health, Henrico County today issued a boil water advisory for users countywide as it continues to work to restore water service to communities in the county’s central and eastern areas. Continue reading Henrico issues precautionary countywide boil water advisory