N.J. Admin. Code § 7:19-13.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:19-13.3 - Phase I: Available water supply levels determined to be below normal

(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.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:19-13.3

Amended by R.1995 d.162, effective 3/20/1995.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 4912(a), New Jersey Register 1265(a).