Water restrictions in Monmouth County, NJ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Water restrictions in Monmouth County are governed by NJ DEP during drought emergencies. NJ Water Supply Authority monitors conditions statewide. NJ American Water serves much of Monmouth County. During declared droughts, mandatory conservation measures apply.
Monmouth County follows NJDEP drought management guidelines and local water utility rules. New Jersey does not typically have permanent mandatory watering schedules. During declared drought emergencies, NJDEP issues mandatory conservation measures including odd/even watering schedules, time restrictions, and possible watering bans. Local water utilities may impose their own restrictions. NJ Water Supply Authority monitors reservoir levels and triggers conservation stages.
Drought restriction violations: warnings, then fines $50 to $500. Water utility may impose surcharges during emergencies.
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