Richmond and Henrico Leaders Meet to Discuss Future of Regional Water System

Joint Richmond-Henrico water meeting ends without a clear path forward

Officials from both governments agreed to move forward with the group. But the future of decision-making and cost burden is still unclear.

Richmond and Henrico leaders meet to discuss future of regional water system

RICHMOND, Va. Elected leaders from Richmond and Henrico County met Monday for the first time since January's water crisis to discuss the future of the region's drinking water system.Richmond Mayor Danny Avula requested the meeting to explore the possible creation of a regional advisory group focused on modernizing Richmond's water treatment plant."I'm hoping this was a meeting of good faith. I personally and my colleagues felt that this needed t…

Richmond, Henrico leaders discuss water crisis, debate best path forward

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Discussion became tense among Richmond and Henrico County officials as they attempted to chart a course towards a more resilient regional water system in the wake of January's widespread water crisis. At 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and multiple other city leaders -- including Richmond City Council -- met with Henrico's Board of Supervisors and its county manager to talk about forming a regiona…

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Henrico and Richmond discuss regional collaboration.

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‘We’re on the outside’: Henrico, Richmond leaders come to the table on water service issues - Richmond BizSense

Officials with Richmond and Henrico held a joint meeting Monday on regional water service challenges stemming from multiple disruptions since January. (Screenshots) Almost six months since the January water outage that prompted calls for more regional collaboration, Richmond’s mayor and City Council formally met with Henrico officials in an attempt to turn those calls into action. In what form that action might be taken remains unclear, however,…