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voluntary water restrictions
Coverage of voluntary water restrictions in the Nexus archive.
- Englewood says voluntary water restrictions are working as usage declines
Englewood, Colorado, has seen a 10% decrease in water usage this year compared to 2024 and a 5% decrease compared to 2025, despite relying on voluntary conservation measures instead of mandatory restrictions. City officials attribute the decline to effective community compliance with voluntary guidelines, supported by Englewood's strong water rights.
- Richmond-area localities implement voluntary water restrictions
The city of Richmond and surrounding localities have implemented voluntary water restrictions due to low levels and flows in the James River. The measures were introduced Wednesday morning.