Mayor Danny Avula arrives at a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday to address the water crisis. As of Wednesday afternoon, five of the eight pumps at the city's water treatment plant and 15 of its 20 filters were operational, he said.
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Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at the Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday.
Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday. Avula said the city's water crisis demonstrates the importance of investments in infrastructure.
The Richmond Water Treatment Plant is seen from the air on Tuesday. The city installed two bypass pumps at the plant to boost pressure early Wednesday.
Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday. Avula said the city's boil water advisory would likely not be lifted until Friday.
Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday. Officials have said the initial timeline for restoration of water service was Wednesday or Thursday, but additional issues with the water treatment plant's electrical components have caused delays.
Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday. As of Wednesday afternoon, five of the water treatment plant's eight pumps and 15 of its 20 filters were operational, Avula said.
A security guard who declined to give his name blocks a doorway at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday before a news conference with Mayor Danny Avula.
Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday. Avula said the city's water crisis demonstrates the importance of investments in infrastructure.
The Richmond Water Treatment Plant is seen from the air on Tuesday. The city installed two bypass pumps at the plant to boost pressure early Wednesday.
Mayor Danny Avula arrives at a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday to address the water crisis. As of Wednesday afternoon, five of the eight pumps at the city's water treatment plant and 15 of its 20 filters were operational, he said.
Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday. Avula said the city's boil water advisory would likely not be lifted until Friday.
Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday. Officials have said the initial timeline for restoration of water service was Wednesday or Thursday, but additional issues with the water treatment plant's electrical components have caused delays.
Mayor Danny Avula speaks about the boil water advisory during a news conference at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday. As of Wednesday afternoon, five of the water treatment plant's eight pumps and 15 of its 20 filters were operational, Avula said.
A security guard who declined to give his name blocks a doorway at Richmond's Main Public Library on Wednesday before a news conference with Mayor Danny Avula.
