Local Boil Advisory Lifted for Richmond and Surrounding Area, Water Supply Confirmed Safe for Drinking [Video]

Good news: The Richmond-area boil water advisory put in place earlier this week has been lifted. On Saturday (Jan 11), Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said the Virginia Department of Health confirmed the water is once again “safe for drinking” in Richmond as well as Hanover, Henrico and Goochland counties.

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“We have reached our goal, Richmond,” Avula said, of the ban lift, which came after two rounds of clean laboratory tests “After an incredible amount of work by so many dedicated public servants — as well as regional, state, and federal partners — we have received the news we’ve been waiting for: With two rounds of clean test results, we have verified that our water is clean and safe for people to drink.”

“There have been a lot of dedicated employees …