Water restrictions in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood are primarily governed by NJDEP at the state level. Mandatory restrictions may be imposed during drought emergencies declared by the Governor. No permanent local watering restrictions exist.
Lakewood does not maintain separate permanent water use restrictions. Water conservation is managed at the state level by NJDEP and the NJ Water Supply Authority. During drought conditions, the Governor may declare water emergencies imposing mandatory restrictions including odd/even watering schedules and time-of-day limitations. Residents are encouraged to follow conservation best practices.
During declared drought emergencies, mandatory water restrictions are enforceable with fines.
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