The township released the following water restriction reminder notice on its website Monday:

During the past month there has been very limited rainfall and extremely hot weather. The same weather is predicted to continue for the next couple of weeks, which has lead to an increased demand on the Mahwah Water System.  

Water storage is vital to our Township to maintain pressure in the system for fire emergencies, and low storage tank reserves are the principle reason for the imposition of more stringent controls.
 
The Mahwah Water Department is reminding and requesting residents who irrigate lawns, shrubbery and gardens to please abide by the alternate day restrictions. By adhering to these restrictions we are hoping that the peak demand will be reduced and additional restrictions will not be necessary.   
 
For more information you can call 201-529-4413.
 
2012 WATER USE RESTRICTIONS - A REMINDER FROM THE
TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT
 
Effective May 1 through September 30, 2012
 
Outdoor watering is permitted all day at EVEN number street address properties on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
 
Outdoor watering is permitted all day at ODD number street address properties on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
 
OUTDOOR WATERING IS PROHIBITED ON SUNDAY
 
The use of a hand held hose for watering is permitted on any day, including Sunday.
 
Part of Mahwah's conservation plan is restricting the overuse of water which is implemented by State and Federal regulations and violators could be subject to a fine and court appearance.

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