Water restrictions in Brick, NJ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Water use restrictions in Brick Township are primarily governed by NJDEP at the state level. The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority manages the local water supply. Mandatory restrictions may be imposed during drought emergencies declared by the Governor.
Brick Township does not maintain separate permanent water use restriction ordinances. Water supply is managed by the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA). During drought conditions, the Governor or NJDEP may declare water emergencies imposing mandatory restrictions such as odd/even watering schedules and time-of-day limitations. Residents are encouraged to follow conservation practices. The BTMUA issues advisories during dry conditions.
During declared drought emergencies, violations of mandatory water restrictions are enforceable with fines.
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