Water restrictions in Hackensack, NJ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Hackensack residents receive water from Suez/Veolia North America via the Hackensack Water Company system. Outdoor watering is subject to state drought restrictions and utility-imposed odd or even day schedules during dry periods.
Most Hackensack households receive water from Veolia North America, formerly Suez. Statewide drought watches and warnings are issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection under the New Jersey Water Supply Management Act. During declared restrictions, outdoor lawn watering, vehicle washing, and ornamental fountain use may be limited to specified days, hours, or banned entirely. Hackensack supplements state rules through municipal proclamations during emergencies. Voluntary conservation, drip irrigation, and watering before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. are encouraged year-round to reduce evaporation and protect the Hackensack and Oradell Reservoir watersheds.
Violations of state drought orders are punishable under New Jersey law and can result in fines per occurrence. Utility-level penalties may also apply.
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