RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- In an update on Richmond's water service and the city's water treatment plant, Mayor Danny Avula announced Wednesday morning that he thought it was unlikely that the boil water advisory would be lifted before Friday. The update came during a press conference held at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8. "At this point, I think it is unlikely that we will lift the boil water advisory before Friday," Avula said. As of Wednesday morning, Avula said two of eight pumps at the plant were working and 13 of 20 filters were working. Avula added that the water reservoir was at seven feet at last check, and it's typically at 18 feet. Avula explained that, so far, some residents have seen partial water pressure return, while others continue to lack water service. Regardless, Avula urges residents who have water service to conserve water so that pressure can continue building in the system. Avula said that once water service resumes after a period of no water in the system, residents can expect to see sediment and cloudy water first, which will then clear up. Regardless, Avula said the city remains under a boil water advisory. According to Avula, plant 1 turned 100 in 2024, adding that the pump issues likely relate to aging infrastructure. Residents continue to be able to get free bottled water at the following 11 distribution sites beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday: Broad Rock Library, located at 4820 Old Warwick Road West End Library, located at 5420 Patterson Avenue Hickory Hill Community Center, located at 3000 Belt Boulevard Bellemeade Community Center, located at 1800 Lynhaven Avenue Midtown Green, located at 2401 West Leigh Street Pine Camp Community Center, located at 4901 Old Brook Road Randolph Community Center, located at 1415 Grayland Avenue Westover Hills CommunityCenter, located at 1301 Jahnke Road East End District Initiative (EDI), located at 701 North 25th Street Southside Plaza, located at 4100 Hull Street Road Annie Marie Giles Community Resource and Training Center, located at 1400 Oliver Hill Way Annie Marie Giles Community Resource and Training Center is a site that was added along with the 10 sites. At these sites, a city spokesperson said there will be three liters of water available per person, per household. The City of Richmond’s Human Services continues to partner with the Richmond Sheriff’s Office and the American Red Cross to distribute bottled water in high-priority areas, including homeless service providers, public housing, and residences that house older adults.