Water restrictions in Union City, NJ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Union City water is supplied by Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) and United Water/Suez. NJDEP drought declarations may trigger mandatory restrictions on lawn watering and other outdoor water use. No permanent restrictions under normal conditions.
Union City's water supply is provided through regional water authorities. Water restrictions are triggered by NJ DEP drought declarations. During drought conditions, restrictions may include: limitations on lawn watering frequency, prohibition on car washing except at commercial facilities, and restrictions on pool filling. During critical droughts, all outdoor irrigation can be prohibited. Under normal conditions, no mandatory watering restrictions apply. NJDEP drought information: njdep.nj.gov/watersupply. Contact Union City Office of Environmental Management at (201) 348-5700 for local status.
Violating drought-triggered water restrictions: utility fines and NJDEP penalties.
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