Barnegat Township Water Restrictions in Effect Now

In an effort to promote water conservation in Barnegat, the township is reminding residents of the following regulations for outdoor water use.

Beginning this past Sunday through Sept. 30,  residences, houses or other structures with even street numbers may irrigate on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, while residences, houses or other structures with odd street numbers  may irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with absolutely no irrigation allowed on Monday.

The township does offer one exception: watering is permitted for the first two weeks after sod has been installed.

Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this regulation shall be subject to a fine of up to $500 for each incident.

"An average lawn sprinkler uses 2.5 gallons of water per minute per sprinkler head," township officials reminded residents in a press release.