Richmond, Va - On the morning of Tuesday, September 30 the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities will be conducting field tests on the 36" water transmission main along Hermitage Road as part of its water main relocation project. This main is being relocated in coordination with the Diamond District development project and ties into the water distribution systems for Hanover and Henrico Counties. The public utilities teams from Richmond, Hanover and Henrico have been in close coordination throughout this project and will each perform a role in the field tests on September 30. This is to ensure water system stability and resilience while the project contractor ties-in the new, relocated water main to the system - currently anticipated for mid to late October 2025.

The field tests will analyze the water distribution systems to determine if operational adjustments are needed to maintain adequate water pressure during peak demand periods for the tie-in process. The regional team will be closely monitoring and in constant contact throughout this event - which is expected to be complete by 10 a.m. that day. While there are no anticipated water service impacts to citizens, some residents in and around the North Side, Scott's Addition, Chamberlayne, Richmond Raceway, Highland Park and Mechanicsville areas may experience lower than normal water pressures during the tests, from approximately 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., while the regional public utilities teams monitor the systems and make necessary adjustments.