Water restrictions in Newark, NJ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Newark water is supplied by Newark Water and Sewer Department. NJ DEP may impose mandatory drought restrictions statewide. Newark follows NJ Water Supply Plan stages: voluntary conservation, mandatory odd/even watering, and full bans.
Newark's water supply comes from the Pequannock Watershed and Wanaque Reservoir system managed by the Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. During normal conditions, there are no permanent lawn watering restrictions. However, NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) can declare drought watches, warnings, or emergencies statewide under N.J.A.C. 7:19A. During a drought warning, odd/even address watering schedules apply. During a drought emergency, all non-essential outdoor water use is banned. Newark enforces state drought orders locally. The City encourages water conservation year-round and may impose local surcharges during high-demand periods.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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