City of Richmond passes first water test, boil water advisory still in effect

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The City of Richmond has announced that it has passed its first water test on Friday as part of the necessary steps to lift the city's boil water advisory, which remains in effect. According to the City of Richmond, the city passed its first water test on Friday, Jan. 10, following a malfunction at the city's reservoir on Monday, Jan. 6, that led many residents to lose water service and a boil water advisory issued in the city. At 10 a.m. on Friday, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula shared that the city’s water plant had returned to full pressure, and most residents should see a return to water service, though the city remains under a boil water advisory. Avula explained that in order for the boil water advisory to be lifted, two tests of the water must be taken 16 hours apart and must be negative for bacteria. According to the city, the results of the second water sample test are expected at around 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11.