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Henrico County invests over $300M to reduce reliance on Richmond water system

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 28
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What happened

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Henrico County began construction on two infrastructure projects, including the Eastern Henrico Transmission Line, which features a 13-mile, 42-inch water main. This investment, totaling over $300 million, is designed to allow central and eastern Henrico to be served by Henrico County’s own water treatment facility. The projects aim to improve water flow and relieve a pinch point near Richmond Raceway.

From 12onyourside.com

Why it matters

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The new infrastructure addresses design limitations and increases the resilience of the public water system. This effort follows a 2025 water crisis where thousands of eastern Henrico customers lost water for days due to reliance on Richmond’s water supply.

From 12onyourside.com

Who's involved

  • Henrico CountyCounty initiating infrastructure projects to secure local water supply
  • RichmondCity whose water treatment plant Henrico County is reducing reliance on

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • HenricoSpeculative

    The settlement might see increased water supply resilience and capital investment in infrastructure.

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