Richmond Calls for Water Conservation | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Richmond and surrounding counties are urging voluntary water conservation amid a severe drought threatening the James River watershed, with up to thirteen inches of rain missing west of the river where water flows into the region’s drinking supply — and officials warn hotter weather could worsen the situation. Residents are asked to cut back on outdoor watering and car washing, with some areas suggesting alternating watering days based on house numbers. While no emergency is declared yet, Henrico County is releasing water from a reservoir to help, but officials stress the need for…