Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said that water service has returned in some areas and that most residents could see at least a trickle by Wednesday afternoon.

Richmond’s water system continues to improve, Mayor Danny Avula said Friday morning, and the city’s water is fully pressurized and water quality testing is underway. Hanover and Henrico County’s water systems,

The winter storm on Monday knocked out power at the city’s water plant, leaving thousands under a boil water advisory for days.

Mayor Danny Avula said Thursday that the city’s reservoir is full and the water system is fully pressurized, but a boil advisory could be in place until Saturday.

Richmond, Virginia residents were told Wednesday to "continue to boil water" until city officials could get operations back online after a power outage.

Having not showered for days himself, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula met with members of the media Wednesday morning to provide a blend of updates on the city’s ongoing water crisis and a warning that water may not be safe to consume without boiling it until Friday.

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Residents have seen firsthand how winter storms can threaten local water supplies. Driving the news: On Thursday afternoon, city officials laid out their plans to prevent the incoming snow event from turning out how it did on Monday — with a power outage leading to the water plant flooding and cutting off Richmond's running water for nearly three days.