As history tells it, “The native people were intimately connected to the river as the source of food, travel and defense from enemies. With fish, game, migratory birds and fertile ground, the river was life to them.” Only one thing was missing from those bucolic times: pollution. As the march of technology advanced, industrial contamination and toxic spills wreaked havoc on the James River. Where do things stand today and what does the future hold?
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Richmond Water Issue
Henrico Impacted By Ongoing Richmond Water Issues
Richmond is experiencing its fourth water issue in five months and residents of the city and surrounding counties are angry and questioning the reliability of future water service. Read More
Henrico water pipe breaks attributed to broader water crisis
The recent breaks in county water pipes are largely attributed to the broader water crisis affecting the area, which stemmed from a power outage at Richmond’s water treatment plant. Rapid changes in water pressure and stress on older pipes, particularly during cold temperatures, led to a significant number of breaks across the county impacting traffic… Read More