RICHMOND, Va — An operator at the Richmond water treatment plant knew about exceeding fluoride levels in the water several days before the issue was reported to regulators and regional stakeholders, ...

A city spokesperson on Friday evening said water treatment plant operator Doug Towne has been placed on administrative leave as officials work to hire a long-term replacement to manage the troubled ...

Richmond’s water treatment plant in August 2023 experienced a “chemical incident” that caused officials to question whether staff members were properly trained and adequately prepared to handle ...