Politics & Government
Ratepayers Obeying Water Restrictions, Ridgewood Village Manager Says
Tank levels have risen 21 percent following Ridgewood Water's declaration of water restrictions last week, according to Village Manager Ken Gabbert.
Ratepayers under Ridgewood Water's umbrella are largely complying with the , Ridgewood Village Manager Ken Gabbert reported to the village council Wednesday night.
Tank capacity was at 76 percent despite a drought that has , according to Gabbert.
Citing a need to restore tank levels that had precipitously dwindled to 55 percent, Gabbert declared Stage II restrictions last Tuesday. The declaration prohibits irrigation on Monday, and mandates residents to follow an odd-even schedule for watering during the remainder of the week.
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Frank Moritz, Director of Ridgewood Water, said last week that it's should a large fire need to be fought.
The utility, which serves Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Wyckoff and Midland Park, is seeking a new water source and
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It's not clear when water restrictions will be lifted.
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