Borough Places Restrictions on Water Use

The sweltering heat and lack of rain over the past few days has caused the Borough of Madison to impose outdoor water use restrictions on residents.

Permitted use will be on an even-odd system, meaning water could be used on even-numbered days for residents or businesses whose dwelling, building or box numbers are also even, and on odd-numbered days for their counterparts. It is also important for residents to note that, although they are allowed to use water outdoors on alternate days, use will only be allowed from midnight to 8 a.m. and then from 8 p.m. to midnight on those days where use is permitted.

Borough Administrator Ray Codey said the outdoor uses that would be restricted in the even-odd system are lawn and shrub watering, car washing, and driveway and sidewalk washing.

Two straight days of National Weather Service heat advisories in Morris County on Tuesday and Wednesday have brought residents' health to the forefront. On Wednesday, the borough set up Cooling Centers at the Senior Center and the Madison Public Library.

Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps Captain Jim DeVito gave residents tips on how to remain safe during the heat wave.

The heat also played havoc with the NJ transit rails.

The even-odd outdoor water restrictions remain in effect indefinitely. Check back with Madison Patch to find out when they are lifted.