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Richmond Water Treatment Plant under new leadership
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -The city has confirmed that the Richmond Water Treatment Plant is under new leadership.
Doug Towne, the plant’s superintendent during the water crisis in January, is on administrative leave.
In his place, Ricky Hatfield, a long-time DPU employee, is acting as plant superintendent until a permanent replacement is named.
In addition, Tony Sign, an environmental engineer, is now the plant’s deputy director.
The city confirms he will help oversee plant operations.
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