New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 19 - WATER SUPPLY ALLOCATION PERMITS
Subchapter 13 - THE PRIORITY-BASED PHASE SYSTEM OF WATER RESTRICTIONS
Section 7:19-13.3 - Phase I: Available water supply levels determined to be below normal
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 7:19-13.3
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Voluntary water conservation may be encouraged at this phase.
(b) A ban on adjustable water uses may be instituted at this phase. Such adjustable uses include:
1. The watering of all plant growth, except
commercially grown food crops, sod at commercial sod farms and nursery stock at
nurseries or retail outlets;
2. The
washing of vehicles, except by businesses engaged exclusively in car washing on
site, including self-service car washes equipped with total recycle of both wash and
rinse water, or in those instances where a threat to public health may
exist;
3. The washing of streets,
driveways, sidewalks or paved areas;
4.
The serving of water in restaurants, clubs, or eating places unless specifically
requested by patrons;
5. The use of
water for flushing sewers by municipalities or any public or private entity except
as municipal health officials deem necessary in the interest of public health or
safety;
6. The use of fire hydrants by
fire companies for testing fire apparatus and for fire department drills except as
the municipal governing body and the purveyor deem necessary in the interest of
public safety;
7. The use of fire
hydrants by municipal road departments, contractors, and all others, except as
necessary for fire fighting or protection purposes;
8. The use of water for all outdoor recreational
purposes;
9. The washing of buildings or
other structures, except for windows; and
10. Any other uses of water as the Commissioner
may designate. The Commissioner shall effect such designations by administrative
order and such designations shall be effective immediately upon adoption by the
Commissioner and shall be published in the New Jersey Register as soon thereafter as
possible.
(c) Variables affecting the application of a ban on adjustable water users include but are not limited to the following:
1. Severity of the water
emergency;
2. Time of year; or
3. Climatic conditions.
(d) Any person wishing to be exempt from the ban on adjustable water uses shall file an application for a hardship exemption in accordance with 7:19-16.1.
(e) If the Phase I activities fail to achieve water demand management objectives, Phases II through IV shall be implemented in a manner that reflects the existing water supply conditions.
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