New Jersey American Issues Mandatory Water Restriction

  CAMDEN – The current heat wave is driving water demands and in response New Jersey American Water issued a mandatory outdoor water ban advisory for its customers within Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

   New Jersey American Water Director of Communications and External Affairs Denise Venuti stated that the step was taken due to an operational issue at one of its primary water treatment plants and increased high water demands.

  “The recent extreme heat wave has prompted customers to increase their water usage significantly over the last few days,” Carmen Tierno, senior director of operations said.

  “We are putting this necessary restriction in place to ensure continued water service and fire protection for our customers,” he added.

  All impacted customers were notified via the company’s emergency notification system, requesting they eliminate outdoor water use such as watering lawns, washing cars and filling pools until further notice.

  Since late spring, the company has requested that customers in its Monmouth and Ocean county service areas use an odd/even watering schedule through the end of summer. The company is now requiring the temporary ban of the following outdoor water activities:

  • Watering lawns
  • Landscape irrigation
  • Residential car washing
  • Filling of pools

  “We urge all customers to continue to use water wisely indoors and out throughout the summer to continue to ensure a plentiful supply for everyone,” Tierno said.

  The company will issue a follow up communication when this restriction is able to be lifted. Updates are also available on the website at newjerseyamwater.com, under Alerts. Tips on how to conserve water are also on this site.