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PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government
Chesterfield Lifts Voluntary Water Restrictions
Chesterfield County and neighboring localities lifted one-month-old voluntary water restrictions on August 4, 2026, after James River flows recovered above conservation thresholds.
PHOTO · LOCAL BUSINESS
Local Business
County Urges Voluntary Water Conservation Starting Today
Chesterfield County and five surrounding jurisdictions are asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use starting July 1 as extreme drought lowers James River levels.