JAMES RIVER WATER AUTHORITY STATEMENT ON ALLEGATION REGARDING ARCHEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT

FLUVANNA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - The James River Water Authority (JRWA) was recently made aware of serious allegations about an archaeological consultant who has worked on the James River water supply project. Those allegations were made by a former employee of the consultant and relate to archeological studies that were conducted by the consultant for JRWA in 2017 and 2018. JRWA takes those allegations very seriously and is conducting an investigation of the consultant’s work on the project. At the conclusion of that investigation, JRWA will take any necessary and appropriate action to protect the public’s investment in this water supply project.

Prior to these allegations coming to light, JRWA retained a new archeological consultant. The new consultant will be advising the Authority on all historical resources matters going forward.

This critical project will provide a reliable public water supply for the residents of Louisa and Fluvanna Counties for decades to come. JRWA remains fully committed to completing the project in a timely and responsible manner.

Media inquiries: Justin Curtis, JRWA Attorney, (804) 716-9021 ext:204

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