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VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"
A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never have happened and was completely avoidable." Why it matters: It's the first time the Virginia Department of Health has officially said the city's preparation was so insufficient it may have violated state law and regulations.
VDH cites Richmond with alleged violations for failing to prevent water crisis
RICHMOND, Va. — The widespread water crisis that engulfed the Richmond metro area earlier this month was completely avoidable and never should have happened, according to a damning Notice of Alleged Violation issued to the City of Richmond by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), a warning which also states the city may have broken state law.
Virginia Department of Health to issue Notice of Alleged Violation for Richmond’s water treatment plant
The following is the full statement released by the city in regard to the notice: The City was notified that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will issue a Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV) ...
Va. health officials: Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'
Poor maintenance and testing, insufficient staffing and inadequate training may have contributed to Richmond’s six-day water crisis, according to a notice of alleged violation from the Virginia Department of Health.
VDH issues Notice of Alleged Violation for Richmond’s water treatment plant
The notice from the state faults the City of Richmond in connection to the water crisis earlier this month Elizabeth Warren tells Elon Musk she's 'happy' to work with him on DOGE's goals to slash government waste.
Department of Health issues Notice of Alleged Violation to Richmond after water crisis
The city says the notice is "necessary and planned part of working with VDH" on a plan after the water crisis earlier this month.
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