Voluntary Water Conservation Through August 31

Published on August 14, 2026

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North Jersey District Water Supply Commission (NJDWSC) Requests Voluntary Water Conservation Through August 31

At the request of the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission (NJDWSC), the Montclair Water Bureau is sharing a request for residents and businesses to voluntarily limit non-essential water use, particularly outdoor water use, through August 31, 2026.

This is not an emergency, and there are no mandatory water-use restrictions in place. NJDWSC is asking customers in the communities it serves to voluntarily conserve water where possible.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has granted NJDWSC provisional authorization to operate the Wanaque South Pump Station from July 23 through August 31. As a condition of that authorization, NJDWSC is conducting a public water conservation campaign and has asked its municipal partners and water systems, including Montclair, to share this conservation request with their customers.

Residents and businesses who wish to help conserve water can take simple steps to reduce unnecessary use, including:

Outdoor:

  • Limiting lawn and landscape watering and watering only when necessary.
  • Avoiding watering during or immediately after rainfall.
  • Using rain barrels or other captured rainwater for gardens and landscaping when possible.
  • Converting irrigation to drip irrigation and micro-spays, which use 30-50% less water than standard sprinklers. 

Indoor

  • Turning off faucets while brushing your teeth and when water is not actively being used.
  • Running dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads.
  • Install high-efficiency a washing machine and dishwasher.
  • Install low-flow shower heads faucetss and toilets.

This is a voluntary conservation request from NJDWSC. There are currently no mandatory water-use restrictions associated with this request.

For additional water conservation tips, visit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/.

 

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