Water Conservation and Restrictions

New Jersey is experiencing the impacts of climate change on water supplies. Recent years have shown a trend of increasingly intense rainfall events followed by periods of little or no rain. With the increased uncertainty posed by these weather patterns, it can become challenging for water supply managers to ensure the availability of water resources during dry periods.

The DEP continues to closely monitor current drought indicators, which include precipitation, stream flows, reservoir levels, ground water levels, and water demand. DEP will continue to inform the public, local governments, and water systems of future actions to mitigate the risk of more severe conditions. Municipalities or water utilities may require additional restrictions depending upon local water supply conditions.

Residents and businesses can practice many common-sense conservation measures to reduce indoor water use.

For updated information about the status of New Jersey’s water supplies, visit dep.nj.gov/drought

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions about droughts, visit https://dep.nj.gov/drought/faq/

For further information on water restrictions and conservation, visit dep.nj.gov/drought/current-conditions/