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Water Restrictions: Cranford vs Plainfield

How do water restrictions rules compare between Cranford, NJ and Plainfield, NJ?

Cranford and Plainfield have similar restriction levels.

Cranford, NJ

Union County

Some Restrictions

NJDEP may issue statewide drought restrictions during water emergencies. NJ American Water and Elizabethtown Water serve much of Union County. Local watering schedules imposed during drought watches.

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Plainfield, NJ

Union County

Some Restrictions

NJDEP may issue statewide drought restrictions during water emergencies. Plainfield's stormwater management requires green infrastructure BMPs. Stormwater may not be discharged into sanitary sewers.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCranfordPlainfield
AuthorityNJDEP / NJ Water Supply AuthorityNJDEP / NJ Water Supply Authority
ProvidersNJ American Water / Elizabethtown Water-
Drought WatchVoluntary conservation measures-
Drought EmergencyMandatory restrictions possibleMandatory restrictions possible
Stormwater-No discharge into sanitary sewers
GI BMPs-Green infrastructure required for major development

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Cranford FAQ

What are the lawn watering restrictions in Union County?

NJDEP may issue statewide drought restrictions during water emergencies. NJ American Water and Elizabethtown Water serve much of Union County. Local watering schedules imposed during drought watches.

Are there drought watering rules in Union County?

Authority: NJDEP / NJ Water Supply Authority. Providers: NJ American Water / Elizabethtown Water. Drought Watch: Voluntary conservation measures. Drought Emergency: Mandatory restrictions possible.

Plainfield FAQ

What are the lawn watering restrictions in Plainfield?

NJDEP may issue statewide drought restrictions during water emergencies. Plainfield's stormwater management requires green infrastructure BMPs. Stormwater may not be discharged into sanitary sewers.

Are there drought watering rules in Plainfield?

Authority: NJDEP / NJ Water Supply Authority. Stormwater: No discharge into sanitary sewers. GI BMPs: Green infrastructure required for major development. Drought Emergency: Mandatory restrictions possible.

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