NJ American Water Issues Mandatory Conservation Notice In Princeton

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NJ American Water Issues Mandatory Conservation Notice In Princeton The notice comes after NJ issued a drought warning in the state.

PRINCETON, NJ – NJ American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice for its customers in Princeton. This follows State officials issuing a drought warning in New Jersey , as wildfires scorch forests and reservoirs begin to dry up.

NJ American Water has urged customers to limit all nonessential water usage by pausing outdoor watering until spring and conserving as much as possible indoors. The notice was issued to its customers across the state.

The company has been closely monitoring supply levels across its system and does not anticipate a major threat to its water supply. The company is leveraging redundancies to shift between water sources to provide uninterrupted water service at this time.

"We are dedicated to responsible water management and are prepared to support Governor Murphy and the NJ DEP's action to move New Jersey to Drought Warning status," Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water said in a statement.

"Our customers can trust that we are closely tracking water conditions and are prepared to take additional measures to support statewide water preservation efforts. However, it is critical for everyone to work together and conserve water now."

In mid-October, the NJ DEP issued a Drought Watch following a prolonged period of low precipitation. The Watch was upgraded to a Warning as of Wednesday, following a public hearing to gauge the severity of water supply concerns.

As a result of this public hearing and escalation, New Jersey American Water has provided the following guidelines:

Outdoor Conservation Guidelines:

Pause all outdoor watering: Plants require less water in the fall, so allow them to go dormant for the season, and postpone water-intensive landscaping until spring.

Winterize your irrigation system: Turn off and drain sprinkler systems, outdoor spigots, and hoses.

Sweep, don't spray: Use a broom instead of a hose or pressure washer to clear leaves and debris from sidewalks or pavement.

Use a commercial car wash: Preferably one that recycles water, instead of washing your car at home.

Indoor Conservation Guidelines:

Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing dishes in the sink.

Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when full. If you have a water-saver cycle, use it.

Take shorter showers. Try to shower in five minutes or less.

Be a leak detective. Find and fix leaks and breaks in hoses, sprinkler systems, pipes and toilets. For help, download New Jersey American Water's Leak Detection Kit at newjerseyamwater.com under Water Information.

Insulate exposed water pipes with pre-slit foam insulation to maintain warmth and avoid wasting water while it heats up.

Consider water and energy-efficient appliances. Products and services that have earned the US EPA WaterSense label have been certified to be at least 20 percent more efficient without sacrificing performance.

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