July 15, 2026
NOTICE: Voluntary Water Conservation
In response to drought conditions in Chesterfield County, Chesterfield County Rural Water Co. is requesting voluntary water conservation. To help conserve water throughout the system, customers are strongly encouraged to take conservation measures to limit water use and prevent the waste of water.
Simple changes now can protect local water supplies for essential needs and help avoid mandatory restrictions. Use the tips below to maintain your home and yard while conserving water.
Voluntary water conservation measures include:
a. Reduce usage during high demand times or peak hours including 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. All outdoor watering should be done during off-peak hours
b. Reduce watering of lawns, plants, trees, gardens, shrubbery and flora on private or public property to the minimum necessary.
c. Identify and repair leaks in a timely manner
d. Eliminate the washing down of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts and other hard surfaced areas;
e. Eliminate the washing down of buildings for purposes other than immediate fire protection;
f. Eliminate the flushing of gutters;
g. Eliminate the domestic washing of motorbikes, boats, cars, etc.;
h. Eliminate the use of water to maintain fountains, reflection ponds and decorative water bodies for aesthetic or scenic purposes, except where necessary to support aquatic life.
