[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2585″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”w-100″][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjYXJvdXNlbC1jYXB0aW9uJTIwZC1tZC1ibG9jayUyMGQtc20tYmxvY2slMjIlM0UlMEElMDklM0NoMSUzRURyb3VnaHQlMjBJbmZvcm1hdGlvbiUzQyUyRmgxJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Division of Water Supply and Geoscience within the Department of Environmental Protection, regularly monitors various water supply conditions within the state based on the different Water Supply Regions.

It should be noted that there are different types of droughts which affect sectors differently (e.g. meteorological, agricultural), this page focuses on water supply drought.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h3″ color=”orange” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” el_class=”bg-white p-2 rounded border mb-2″][vc_tta_section title=”Weekly Drinking Water Supply Update – April 2, 2026″ tab_id=”weekly-water-supply-drought-update” el_class=”bg-white p-2″][vc_column_text css=””]Precipitation through the start of March provided needed improvements for reservoirs, however the antecedent dryness continues to impact water supply indicators. New Jersey remains in a Drought Warning. As the growing season begins, New Jersey residents are strongly encouraged to practice water conservation and Use Water Wisely.

Drought Warning

Drought Warning

NJ Rainfall totals this week

Between 0.07 and 1.92 inches of precipitation were observed between last week’s Drinking Water Supply Indicators (3/20/26) and this week’s (3/27/26).

NJDEP continues to monitor the situation closely, updating the indicators weekly, and keeping the public informed as conditions evolve.

Next Update: 4/8/26-4/9/26

Spring Water Conservation Guidance

  • Limit lawn watering
  • Plant drought-tolerant, native plants
  • Consider postponing seeding until wetter conditions emerge
  • Use mulch to prevent evaporation
  • Install a rain barrel, and use for hand watering
  • Use a commercial car wash that recycles water instead of washing your car at home
  • Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks
  • Check for leaks around your home and yard
  • Install water-efficient fixtures and appliances

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Water Supply Status and Actions

Routine monitoring of water supply and meteorological indicators. All conditions normal.

Focus placed on voluntary reductions in demand through increased public awareness.

DEP Commissioner issues order urging public to voluntarily use water sparingly; DEP may issue orders to purveyors to manage supplies in most affected regions.

Governor orders mandatory restrictions on certain uses of water, usually phased in as conditions deteriorate.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The water supply conditions aid the Department in declaring the regions as being within one of the four stages of water supply drought, Normal, Drought Watch, Drought Warning, and Drought Emergency.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]

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