Looks like most of the reports are from the Museum District, the Fan, and Scott’s Addition areas. I haven’t seen anything in the news yet.

Snapshot of relevant post on other social media site that shall not be named

EDIT: Added a link to local news coverage. Fortunately, there is no boil water advisory, let’s hope it stays that way. 🤞

EDIT 2: As of 11:30 AM, the article I linked above has been updated to reflect that some neighborhoods are now under a boil water advisory.

Excerpt from the article:

While the city’s initial communication about the situation at 9 a.m. on Tuesday said the water was safe and a boil water advisory was not needed, an update sent at 11:30 a.m. issued an immediate boil water advisory for communities served by the Ginter Park Tank, which include:

  • Byrd Park
  • Brookland Park
  • Carver
  • Carytown
  • Chamberlayne
  • The Fan
  • Ginter Park
  • Jackson Ward
  • Laburnum Park
  • the Museum District
  • the North Side
  • Oregon Hill
  • Randolph
  • Scott’s Addition
  • VCU’s Monroe Park campus
  • Windsor Farms
  • Parts of the city center

“Some customers in this area may experience a total loss of water service, while others may experience varying degrees of loss in water pressure,” the city said in a statement. “Impacted residents are encouraged to take conservation steps immediately and boil water before consuming it. City officials remain in close contact with the Virginia Health Department to assess and remedy the situation. Once the water pressure is back to normal in the impacted areas, Department of Public Utilities personnel will begin the process of flushing the system and subsequently lifting the advisory.”

EDIT 3: Added a link to the press release on RVA.gov.

Excerpt:

Below is a checklist for safe water use during this time:

  • Do not drink tap water during this boil water alert.
  • Do not drink from water fountains in parks, public or private buildings that receive water from the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities.
  • Do not use ice made from water today. Discard the ice and sanitize the ice machine and/or ice trays.
  • Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.
  • Do not wash your dishes using tap water – use boiled water or use paper plates.
  • Do not wash your fruits and vegetables with tap water – use boiled or bottled water.
  • Do not brush your teeth with tap water – use boiled or bottled water.
  • Do not cook with tap water, unless your food will be boiled vigorously for three minutes.

Temporary water conservation tips:

  • Eliminate or shorten shower times.
  • Avoid unnecessary toilet flushes.
  • Avoid washing clothes for as long as possible.
  • Postpone washing dishes if possible.
  • Check all faucets, shower heads and under cabinets for drips.

Please share this information with everyone in your household, local friends and family, and others who may have not received this advisory directly.