State Issues Drought Watch; Urges Water Conservation in Dry Period

Drought watch expands to all 21 N.J. counties. Residents urged to conserve water.

Officials say mandatory water restrictions could be imposed if the dry spell continues through fall, but for now they are urging everyone to conserve water.

State issues drought watch; urges water conservation in dry period

The administration of Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday, Oct. 1 issued a statewide drought watch strongly urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water as a result of prolonged below-average precipitation that is stressing water supplies.

New Jersey issues statewide drought watch, urges residents to conserve water - WRNJ Radio

TRENTON, N.J. — The Murphy administration on Wednesday issued a statewide Drought Watch, strongly urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water following prolonged below-average precipitation that is stressing supplies. The declaration comes less than three months after the state lifted a Drought Warning that had been in effect since late 2024. “Over the past year, New Jersey has experienced extreme weather variability that is co…

Murphy Admin Issues Drought Watch, Urges Water Conservation

The Murphy Administration today issued a statewide Drought Watch strongly urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water as a result of prolonged below-average precipitation that is stressing water supplies. The issuance of the Drought Watch comes less than three months after the lifting of a statewide Drought Warning. “Over the past year, New Jersey […] The post Murphy Admin Issues Drought Watch, Urges Water Conservation appeared…