the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, this is a reminder that Stage II water restrictions remain in effect. Restrictions apply to all Municipalities served by Ridgewood Water, including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff.
- Odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.
- Even-numbered addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and Sundays only.
- No irrigation is allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays.
- Irrigation shall be performed before 10 am or after 6 pm, to limit evaporation.
- Automatic Irrigation systems may only water between 3 am and 7 am.
- Smart controller permit holders may only water between the hours of Midnight to 10 am.
EXCEPTIONS: Irrigation is allowed any day (within time restrictions noted above) if utilizing a hand-held hose or drip irrigation, or if a smart watering exemption is obtained from the office of Ridgewood Water.
The restriction level is at Stage II because in the summer water is consumed at a greater rate than the Ridgewood Water supply system can sustain, thus reducing the amount of water in reserve for firefighting and other emergencies.
Compliance with the Stage II restrictions will reduce the likelihood that more severe controls will be needed. We thank our customers for their understanding and support.
To report non-compliance watering, please email reportwater@ridgewoodnj.net or call 201-670-5520.
Come on . Again with this bull.
welcome to Ridgewood
Joke
Keep building apartments and all will be fine. The tenants dont use water, the schools or add to traffic.
The issue isn’t water availability, it’s water delivery. There’s plenty of water in the aquifer but Ridgewood does not have the ability to pump it during times of high use. There isn’t enough storage capacity to provide water in an emergency situation if everyone is water their lawns at the time.
for the last 20 years
what a joke
ZERO enforcement
my neighbors water whenever they want every day
You can anonymously report your neighbor to Ridgewood Water. Encourage you to do so.
You can anonymously report your neighbor. Encourage you to do so.
6/5/2023 Ridgewood Water personnel will be patrolling the neighborhoods to identify and cite Water Restriction Violators.
email reminder to Ridgewood Water customers re Stage ll mandatory restrictions.
“This is a reminder for Ridgewood Water customers that Stage II mandatory irrigation restrictions are still in effect. Due to limited rainfall and a warmer than usual month of May, the system demand has increased and water storage tank levels are decreasing daily. Tank reserves are required to be maintained for health and safety including adequate pressure and flow for Fire Suppression Services.
In an effort to prevent increased water restrictions, please follow the Stage II Water Restrictions. No residential irrigation is allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, except for the use of a handheld hose, drip irrigation or residents that have been issued an exemption by Ridgewood Water.
If you have an odd-numbered address, you may irrigate on Tuesday and Saturday. If you have an even-numbered address, you may irrigate on Wednesday and Sunday. Mondays and Fridays are irrigation days for governmental properties.
To avoid evaporation, no watering shall be performed between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm and all automatic systems, including those with smart controllers, should be set to operate between the hours of 3am to 7am. Kindly check sprinklers to ensure only plantings and lawns are being watered and not sidewalks, roads, or other impervious surfaces.
For further information, please visit our website at https://water.ridgewoodnj.net/water-restrictions/
Ridgewood Water personnel will be patrolling the neighborhoods to identify and cite Water Restriction Violators. We ask for the cooperation of all Ridgewood Water customers in adhering to the Stage II Water Restrictions. In working together, we can all be a part of ensuring that the health and safety of our communities are protected. When you conserve water, we can meet your water demands by relying on the wells that have the lowest PFAS levels (click for more information[JF1] ) while also ensuring that there is adequate pressure in the system for effective Fire Suppression Services.”
Warm Regards,
Mike
Michael Cohrs
Business Manager
Ridgewood Water
111 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450