Water Conservation Measures Established In Madison

MADISON, NJ — Madison Borough is implementing water conservation measures and requesting that all residents and businesses observe voluntary water use restrictions during the summer months due to pressure on the water system.

Borough officials said the town will be instituting odd-even watering restrictions as a result.

Outdoor water use will be restricted on specific days from 12:01 a.m. to 8 a.m. and then from 8 p.m. to midnight. Residents will be asked to follow an alternate day schedule, with usage permitted on even-numbered days for residents or businesses with even-numbered buildings or box numbers, and on odd-numbered days for residents or businesses with odd-numbered buildings or box numbers.

No such outdoor water usage is permitted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on any given day, according to officials.

Here are some recommended indoor water conservation measures:

• Using appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers only once a day, and only when they are full.
• Use the garbage disposal sparingly.
• When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing.
• Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water, and then reuse that water for houseplants.

A lack of rain and high temperatures due to the lasting heat wave is currently putting additional strain on the water system.

Officials expect the restrictive measures to remain in place until the end of August.