Dear nattering nabobs of negativism,

This is a busy time of year as we are all getting ready for the summer – making plans for family activities and to enjoy the outdoors!  In fact, you are hearing from the Acting Village Manager as Roberta is enjoying a well-deserved vacation.

The Ridgewood Water Department is making summer plans for water distribution during this season of high demand and wants to remind all customers of the rules so they can comply.  We have learned from past experience that mandatory restrictions actually benefit everyone so we can provide enough water to meet the residential demand as well as needed reserves and water pressure for public safety.

Please review the annual plan below that will go into effect Wednesday, June 1st.  I cannot emphasize enough the importance of following the rules at each stage so we can use our water resources to everyone’s best advantage.

Summer Water Restrictions    Village Code Chapter 269, Article IV

Stage I will be in effect each year starting on June 1st and will continue through August 31st. If conditions warrant, irrigation will be prohibited on additional days of the week up to and including a total ban on irrigation.

Compliance with the initial restrictions will reduce the likelihood that more severe controls will be needed. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Stage I (Moderate) – Mandatory restriction of irrigation to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays for properties with even-numbered addresses. Irrigation using a hand-held hose shall be allowed at any time. No irrigation shall be allowed on Mondays except for the use of a hand-held hose.

Stage II (Severe) – Mandatory restriction of irrigation to Tuesdays and Saturdays for properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays for properties with even-numbered addresses. No irrigation shall be allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays except for the use of a hand-held hose. Irrigation using a hand-held hose shall be allowed at any time.

Stage III (Pending/Critical) – Mandatory restriction of irrigation to the use of a hand-held hose on Tuesdays and Saturdays for properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays for properties with even-numbered addresses.  No irrigation of any kind shall be allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays.

Stage IV (Critical) – Irrigation is prohibited at any time. Exceptions for irrigation using a hand-held hose may be allowed under conditions prescribed by the Village Manager of the Village of Ridgewood.

With everyone following the water restrictions from the beginning of the season, hopefully we will all benefit with less severe restrictions during the later months of summer.  As in the past, there will be Village staff supporting our compliance efforts.

If you have any questions about the water restriction plans, please feel free to contact me at rcalbi@ridgewoodnj.net.

We appreciate your support.

Thank you.

Richard Calbi, Jr.
Director of Operations
For Roberta Sonenfeld, Village Manager