The Henrico Board of Supervisors and Richmond City Council held a special meeting on June 30, 2025, focusing on significant infrastructure developments in Henrico County, particularly in water treatment and capital improvements.

During the meeting, officials discussed plans to expand the county's water treatment capacity to 130 million gallons per day (MGD) with the addition of a new treatment train and equipment. Currently, the county produces an average of 25 MGD, indicating a substantial increase in capacity is on the horizon. The Cobbs Creek Reservoir project, which is nearing completion, will provide approximately 15 billion gallons of water across 1,100 acres in Cumberland County. This project has also secured an additional allotment of raw water from the James River.

The meeting highlighted Henrico's ambitious 10-year capital improvement program, which includes around 50 projects with an estimated investment of $1.2 billion in water and sanitary sewer systems. A proposed 5% rate increase is expected to fund these improvements, covering not only capital projects but also annual contractor repairs, maintenance, and engineering costs.

Officials emphasized the importance of planning for future water demands in line with the county's 2045 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This includes evaluating necessary water supply storage and treatment requirements to accommodate anticipated population growth.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for questions, although no inquiries were raised at that time. The discussions underscored Henrico County's commitment to enhancing its water infrastructure to meet future needs and ensure reliable service for its residents.