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Some Richmond residents report ‘sulfur-like odor’ coming from tap water

WWBT · last updated

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) — The Richmond Department of Public Utilities says it has received multiple reports of customers’ tap water having “a sulfur-like odor.”

DPW says as a precautionary measure, they are flushing all hydrants in the areas that have reported these concerns.

“Our team is actively investigating to determine any potential causes resulting from the City’s Water Treatment Plant or in the distribution system,” DPW officials said in a statement.

Officials say the water is still safe to use, but will continue monitoring the situation.

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