The head of Richmond's water plant told the former Department of Public Utilities director by 10am on Jan. 6 that the city's water might be running out and a boil water advisory should be considered, per a new report. Why it matters: It took Richmond officials over six hours after that to tell residents anything.

City Council discusses draft of after action report on Richmond water crisis

The City of Richmond has released the draft of the after-action report conducted by a contractor on the January water crisis.

Help for Richmond's small businesses affected by the water crisis is here. Why it matters: The fund is opening with an initial $500,000 investment from the city and the business community, per a news release.