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NJAWC Eases Watering Restrictions

Watering is limited to using handheld garden hoses on an odd-even schedule

Starting Sunday, New Jersey American Water Co. customers can begin outdoor watering but only during certain times of day while adhering to an odd-even schedule.

Customers may now use handheld garden hoses for outdoor purposes, every other day, between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., and again from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to a release.

Customers are restricted to watering on days of the month that reflect their street address. If yours is an odd number (i.e., 23 Oak St., 7 Maple Ave.), you may only water on odd-numbered days of the month. Conversely, if your street address is an even number (i.e., 6 Oak St., 354 Maple Ave.), you may only water on even-numbered days.

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The use of irrigation sprinklers remains off-limits as NJAW asks customers to conserve water both inside and out as they work to repair damage sustained on June 29 at the company’s Swimming River Water Treatment Plant.

Exceptions are:

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• Watering of new sod or seed if daily watering is required (note: it is recommended that any planting of new sod or seed that has not already taken place be delayed until the fall)

• Use of private wells for irrigation

• Commercial uses of outdoor water, such as for nurseries, farm stands, power washing, plumbing, athletic fields, and car washes

As the system continues to stabilize, customers may experience discolored water. New Jersey American Water recommends running the water until clear. However, the discolored water could be used for the watering of shrubs and garden plants.

For updates, customers visit New Jersey American's Web site or their Facebook page.


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