Medford water restrictions

Who this covers: Medford Township — public water

Watering schedule

• Odd/even watering schedule — Odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered dates; even-numbered addresses water on even-numbered dates. Water from 5–8 a.m. or 5–8 p.m. Water for up to 360 minutes total per day. Public-water irrigation. Odd/even schedule according to date and house number. May 1 through September 30.
• Odd/even watering schedule — Odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered dates; even-numbered addresses water on even-numbered dates. Water from 5–8 a.m. Automatic sprinklers. Watering lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers or gardens. Odd/even schedule.

Prohibited uses

• Public-water irrigation and exterior water use during precipitation.
• Public-water irrigation and exterior water use causing runoff onto impervious surfaces — except when authorized by the Division.

Exceptions

• Water from private wells, lakes, streams, or another nonmunicipal source.
• Water for agricultural application.
• Water by qualifying plant or landscaping businesses — requires daily watering.
• Water for newly planted landscaping — not more than thirty days from installation.
• Water for fire suppression and protection.