By PATRICK KANE CHESTERFIELD -- Although Lake Chesdin dropped four inches over the weekend, the next step of water restrictions may be delayed by students returning to school. Historically, water usage in the region drops by 2.5 million gallons a day after Labor Day.

By JULIAN WALKER; WILL JONES The water supply in Lake Chesdin, which supplies Chesterfield County and the Tri-Cities, is approaching a dangerously low level. Last night Chesterfield, the lake's biggest consumer, approved mandatory water restrictions that go into effect Monday. James C.

By REX SPRINGSTON; GREG EDWARDS Thousands remained without power last night - and many may not get it back until tomorrow - following a spectacular series of thunderstorms that dropped much-needed rain on the Richmond area.

By JULIAN WALKER; REX SPRINGSTON Officials are asking residents of some localities in the Richmond region to conserve water.

By Julian Walker and Rex Springston, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va. Aug. 14--Officials are asking residents of some localities in the Richmond region to conserve water.