Richmond Water Plant Gets State Funding | Richmond News

Richmond’s water future hinges on a $32.8 million state grant to overhaul its aging treatment plant — part of a $43.8 million project sparked by a January 2025 flood that triggered a regional crisis. While some questioned rushing bids before funding was locked in, city officials argue delaying repairs risks public health. A missed state deadline looms, but the Office of Drinking Water backs the plan. The upgrades promise cleaner, more reliable water — and signal a $1 billion infrastructure investment needed over the next decade. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.vpm.org/news/2026-09-14/rva-water-workgroup-douglasdale-treatment-plant-vdh-grant-roadcap-vithoulkas/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b1ce89f09cba9a6 Report issues to [email protected].