Richmond opens bottled water distribution sites

Will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m
Water distribution sites
Water distribution locations Photo credit City of Richmond

Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - As officials work to restore water service to city residents, the City of Richmond will have bottled water distribution sites open for two hours on Tuesday morning and afternoon.

The following sites will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.:

• Broad Rock Library, located at 4820 Old Warwick Road
• West End Library, located at 5420 Patterson Avenue
• Hickory Hill Community Center, located at 3000 Belt Boulevard
• Bellemeade Community Center, located at 1800 Lynhaven Avenue
• Midtown Green, located at 2401 West Leigh Street
• Pine Camp Community Center, located at 4901 Old Brook Road
• Randolph Community Center, located at 1415 Grayland Avenue
• Westover Hills CommunityCenter, located at 1301 Jahnke Road
• East End District Initiative (EDI), located at 701 North 25th Street
• Southside Plaza, located at 4100 Hull Street Road

“The City of Richmond’s Human Services portfolio has partnered with the Richmond Sheriff’s Office and the American Red Cross to continue distributing bottled water in high priority areas — including homeless services providers, public housing, and residences that house older adults,” the city said in a news release.

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said Tuesday morning that water pressure should be back to normal by this afternoon and residents could see the boil water advisory lifted Wednesday. Avula said he hopes to have another update soon.

Featured Image Photo Credit: City of Richmond