Richmond steps up to support Henrico during water plant maintenance
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- In a show of growing regional cooperation, the City of Richmond is temporarily supplying additional water to Henrico County during scheduled maintenance at Henrico’s water treatment facility on Thursday.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will increase water volume delivered to Henrico to ensure that neither locality experiences service disruptions. Officials said the transfer will be closely monitored to maintain system performance and meet all customer demands.
The collaboration follows a joint regional water meeting held June 30 between Richmond City Council and the Henrico Board of Supervisors, where leaders emphasized the importance of interlocal partnerships to support infrastructure needs across the region.
“As has been highlighted in recent months, ongoing improvements and upkeep of infrastructure present various challenges,” said Richmond DPU Director Scott Morris. “Richmond is thankful to be in a position to assist Henrico as a regional partner. These partnerships with the state and our wholesale customers are critical to ensure the Greater Richmond Area is strengthened and prepared to address any challenge presented to our water systems.”
Richmond’s water treatment plant is capable of supplying up to 132 million gallons of treated water per day. Even during peak summer months, demand typically stays around 96 million gallons per day, reportedly leaving ample capacity for the city to assist Henrico.
Both Richmond and Henrico officials confirmed that their water reservoirs and storage tanks are full as an added safeguard.
"We appreciate Richmond's cooperation as we complete this necessary maintenance on our water plant," said Henrico Director of Public Utilities Bentley Chan. "This type of regional collaboration is crucial during proactive and planned maintenance so no customers in either locality will have impact to their water service."
The temporary water-sharing agreement highlights the growing spirit of collaboration among Greater Richmond’s public utility systems as they work to strengthen infrastructure resiliency and long-term reliability.
