SCIENCEJul 2 · 03:39 UTCWRIC ABC8 RICHMONDDeniel Dookan

Richmond, surrounding counties urged to conserve water amid ongoing drought, heat wave

Richmond and surrounding counties are urged to conserve water due to a historic drought and heat wave. Triple-digit temperatures in Central Virginia have lowered water levels in the James River basin, the region's primary drinking water source.

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