Water moccasins stand their ground—but do they actually chase people? Learn the facts behind this misunderstood snake.

Some people fear that the venomous eastern cottonmouth, or water moccasin, lurks about Richmond, but that’s not true, experts say.

Richmond has formally pledged that it is fully addressing the issues at its water treatment plant that led to the city’s second boil water advisory in just six months.

Richmond, Virginia residents were told Wednesday to "continue to boil water" until city officials could get operations back online after a power outage.

Some Richmond neighborhoods remain under a boil water advisory after the city's water treatment plant experienced an operational issue early Tuesday that temporarily reduced water production.

RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — Could you tell the difference between a venomous water moccasin or cottonmouth and a non-venomous water snake?

Richmond officials said that the city’s water treatment plant experienced an operational hiccup that clogged some of the plant’s filters.

The City of Richmond has opened water distribution sites for those affected by ongoing outages and low water pressure amid a boil water advisory.

The advisory was issued after Richmond's water treatment plant experienced an operational issue in the early morning hours of May 27.

Richmond Hill residents who suffered severe water damage from Debby did not have flood insurance because they don't live in high-risk areas.