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Richmond, let's add up our efforts. Together, we can bring cleaner water faster to our City and create a healthier, more vibrant community.
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The Pump House Drive Drainage Improvement Project will address drainage issues along Rugby Road, Pump House Drive, and Bute Lane, including the installation of new storm drain inlets, piping, and new curb and gutters! This work will also include the replacement of damaged curb and gutters, and the installation of ADA ramps at sidewalk intersections.
Learn more on our "Where We Work" webpage.
In Construction: Pump House Drive Drainage Improvement Project
The stream at Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center is suffering from severely degraded and unsafe streambanks. In partnership with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities this project seeks to ensure a safe and stable environment that prevents further erosion, and provide a healthier habitat for wildlife, native plants, and the community alongside new recreational and educational opportunities.
Pine Camp
Safety Project and
Stream Rehabilitation
Local artists will paint four storm drains in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom neighborhood in the near future. Chosen designs promote the goals of the City of Richmond’s RVA Clean Water Plan. The plan is a five-year roadmap for reducing pollutant discharges into the James River, starting with wastewater, stormwater, and the combined sewer system.
RVAH2O Storm Drain Art
Combined Sewer Overflow Percent Captures
Here's how we're improving Richmond's water quality.
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The James River is Richmond’s most valuable resource. RVAH2O is a trailblazer leading the effort to improve water quality.
Scott Firestine
Richmond Public Library, Director
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@rvah2o Just one more!
happy 2.3.23 ✨
For #BlackHistoryMonth, we're sharing black innovators' contributions to our utilities. First is Hugh M. Browne. He invented a machine that stops sewer water from flowing back into homes. This hygienic innovation improves wastewater tech while ensuring public safety to this day.
history is repeating itself ⤵️