Residents Are Asked to Restrict Water Use In Madison Borough

MADISON, NJ — Borough officials and the Madison Water Department are requesting that all Madison residents and businesses observe voluntary water use restrictions during the summer months.

Under the restrictions, outdoor water use will be permitted on designated days from 12:01 a.m. to 8 a.m. and then from 8 p.m. to midnight. The restriction will also ask residents to adhere to an alternate day schedule, with usage permitted on even-numbered days for residents or businesses with even-numbered buildings, or box numbers and on odd-numbered days for residents or businesses with odd-numbered building or box numbers.

There should be no such outdoor water usage between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on any given day.

Indoor Water Conservation Measures:

• Using appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers only once a day, and only when they are full.
• Use the garbage disposal sparingly.
• When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing.
• Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water, and then reuse that water for houseplants.

Additional suggestions from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection include:

• Do not over-water lawns and landscaping.
• Turn off the faucet while brushing and shaving.
• Use a rain barrel to capture water from a downspout
• Use mulch and native plants to conserve water in the garden.

For information about the voluntary water use restrictions, call the Madison Water Department at (973)-966-7330.