Having not showered for days himself, Richmond mayor Danny Avula met with members of the media Wednesday morning with a blend of technical infrastructure updates and a warning that water may not be safe to consume without boiling it before Friday.

Many Richmond residents are reaching the 48-hour mark of having no water. Officials say the boil advisory could extend beyond Friday.

The Ward Two Water District announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, it is rescinding a boil advisory issued earlier in the week for all of the west side of Juban Road, as well as the east side of Juban Road from the south side of Cassle Road to I-12.