Water restrictions in Toms River, 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 Toms River are primarily governed at the state level by NJDEP. The township may impose additional restrictions during drought emergencies as declared by the Governor or NJDEP. New Jersey Water Supply Authority manages regional water supply.
Toms River Township does not maintain a separate permanent water use restriction ordinance. 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. Toms River's water supply comes from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority. Residents are encouraged to follow conservation best practices including watering lawns during early morning or evening hours to reduce evaporation.
During declared drought emergencies, violations of mandatory water restrictions are enforceable with fines. Normal conditions have no specific watering restrictions.
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