Water restrictions in Hoboken, NJ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Hoboken's water is provided by the Suez North Jersey Water Authority. Seasonal drought restrictions may apply under NJ DEP authority. No year-round mandatory restrictions under normal conditions. Contact Suez at (201) 896-8119 for current status.
Hoboken's water supply is managed by Suez North Jersey Water Authority (formerly United Water). Water restrictions are triggered by NJ DEP drought declarations and may include: limitations on lawn watering frequency, prohibition on car washing except at commercial facilities, and restriction on pool filling. During critical droughts, outdoor irrigation can be fully prohibited. Normal operations have no mandatory restrictions. Post-Sandy, Hoboken also invested heavily in flood infrastructure and rainwater management. Contact Suez North Jersey at (201) 896-8119 for current drought status.
Violating drought-mandated restrictions: fine from water authority and NJ DEP.
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