Stage 4 Water Restrictions To Continue In Ridgewood And Glen Rock

Stage four water restrictions remain in effect in Ridgewood and Glen Rock, officials announced Monday.

More dry weather is forecast for the rest of this week and residents continue to only be allowed to water their lawns two days a week: At odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays and Saturdays and at even-numbered addresses on Wednesdays and Sundays.

The Ridgewood Water System of more than 45 wells, treatment systems, piping, and other components have become “extremely stressed” during this drought condition when many people continue to not adhere to the restrictions.

“Some think the crux of the problem is lack of storage, but during the conditions we have been experiencing, we cannot even fill the tanks completely,” said Roberta Sonenfled, village manager.

Ridgewood Water, which also services Glen Rock, Wyckoff, and Midland Park, will start creating a conservation plan for the future, which may include installing weather, rain, and soil sensors, in each community, all of which can be controlled with ”smart irrigation technology.”

Waivers for special circumstances, such as irrigating newly planted lawns and shrubs, cleaning cars or houses, and filling swimming pools, will now be considered on a case by case basis. In order to be considered for waivers, contact Ridgewood Water at 201-670-5520 or e-mail customer service at cswater@ridgewoodnj.net.