Since some water is finally flowing in many Richmond homes, the boil water advisory the city issued Monday afternoon now actually matters for residents. Why it matters: After three days or more without running water,

Henrico County issued a boil water advisory Wednesday afternoon, on the third day of a regional water emergency triggered by a power outage at Richmond’s water treatment plant on Monday, Jan. 6 caused by a winter storm.

Richmond City officials give critical updates as many residents and businesses reach the 48-hour mark of having no running water.FULL COVERAGE OF WATER CRISISDuring Wednesday’s press conference, Mayor Dr.