Richmond's Water Turns Brown Overnight | Richmond News

Richmond’s Southside woke up to murky, yellow-brown water flowing from taps after a 36-inch water main broke and was hastily restored—though officials assured it was still safe to drink. Businesses shuttered early out of caution, especially those serving food and drinks, as customers understandably balked at the unsettling sight. The discoloration, reported around 9 PM along Forest Hill Avenue, was blamed on rust and minerals stirred up during repairs. Crews flushed hydrants to clear sediment, and residents were told to run cold water for a few minutes if the issue persisted. Councilmember Sarah Abubaker praised the DPU for getting the century-old pipe back online quickly, but noted better communication could’ve helped—especially about the flushing side effect. For affected residents and businesses, it’s a stark reminder that aging infrastructure needs urgent investment—and if you’re still seeing the odd color, call 804-646-4646. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/284e9d2fb15cbe4e