Damage being evaluated after power loss to Richmond's water facility
UPDATE: Richmond has issued a boil water advisory, effective immediately. Read the full order here.
Original story:
Portions of Richmond currently have reduced water pressure after a morning power outage at the city's main water treatment facility.
A Department of Public Utilities spokesperson said the damage is currently being assessed, and further updates are expected later this afternoon.
Power has since been restored to the facility.
Richmond's plant treats up to 132 million gallons of water a day, and the distribution system serves approximately 62,000 customers, per the city website.
