Voluntary Water Conservation Issued For Berkeley Residents

BERKELEY, NJ — As the heat wave stretches on and a lack of rain is felt, the Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is asking its customers to voluntarily reduce their water usage over the next few days.

Increased water demand sparked the issuing of the water conservation notice, the MUA said. Note that it only applies to MUA customers, and not Aqua or Veolia customers.

The MUA recommends the following measures:

• Homes with even-numbered addresses should irrigate on even numbered days
• Homes with odd-numbered addresses should irrigate on odd numbered days
• Use a hand-held hose to irrigate trees and landscaped areas
• Use a broom or blower instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks
• Use commercial car washes that recycle water

"The BTMUA appreciates everyone's cooperation with this voluntary request," the MUA said. "If everyone minimizes their use of water, the positive impact will avoid a mandatory water conservation enforcement."

For more information visit the Berkeley Township MUA website www.berkeleymua.org or use the below links to learn other ways to conserve water:
https://dep.nj.gov/conserve-wa...
https://www.epa.gov/watersense...