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Richmond residents struggle with water shortage after winter storm impacts supply

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Richmond residents struggle with water shortage after winter storm impacts supply

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  • Virginia's capital, Richmond, has faced a significant water outage since Monday due to a powerful winter storm, prompting residents to find alternatives.
  • Many residents resorted to melting snow for flushing toilets and seeking public showers at local YMCA locations.
  • The city has started to restore water flow, but boil-water advisories remain in place as safety testing continues.
  • Mayor Danny Avula expressed concern over the city’s water infrastructure, emphasizing the need for improvements to prevent future outages.
  • Virginia's Governor Glenn Youngkin acknowledged the frustration among residents while ensuring the priority remains on addressing the water crisis.

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