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1 day ago · New Jersey’s governor issued a drought warning Wednesday and said the state could implement mandatory water restrictions if conditions worsen.

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What does the New Jersey drought warning mean?

Here’s what the N.J. drought warning means. New Jersey was placed under a drought warning on Nov. 13, with officials urging residents to reduce their water usage both indoors and outdoors to avoid a potential water shortage. NJ Advance Media | Canva There’s no denying the drought situation in New Jersey is bad, and it keeps on getting worse. ...

Why are New Jersey residents urged to conserve water?

New Jersey residents and businesses are being urged to conserve water, because the state's water storage supplies have been steadily shrinking. Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com ...

Is New Jersey a water crisis?

But New Jersey American Water, some smaller water companies like Aqua NJ, and many state officials are all strongly urging residents across New Jersey to conserve as much water as possible, both indoors and outdoors, to avoid a potential water crisis. The pleas not only apply to homeowners, but renters and businesses as well. ...

Does the drought warning call for mandatory water use restrictions or bans?

The drought warning does not call for any mandatory water use restrictions or bans. Gov. Phil Murphy said those actions will be taken if the drought situation continues to worsen and prompts the state to declare a more sweeping drought emergency — the highest level of action the state can take during serious droughts. ...

How long does it take to end a drought in New Jersey?

Given the persistent dry weather in New Jersey since mid-August, ending the drought conditions would require several months of at least average rainfall, if not substantially more, said Shawn LaTourette, the state’s commissioner of environmental protection. ...

Can the state force you to reduce your water use?

The state cannot force you to reduce your water use, because the drought warning does not call for mandatory water restrictions. However, if the drought continues to get worse and water storage levels drop dangerously low, the state can declare a drought emergency — which would give it the power to impose mandatory water use restrictions. ...