PARSIPPANY — As summer temperatures rise and water usage increases, Parsippany-Troy Hills officials are reminding residents that the Township’s permanent lawn watering restrictions are in effect through September 30. The regulations are designed to conserve water and reduce excessive lawn irrigation during peak demand months.
Under Township Ordinance 420-9E, residential properties with even-numbered street addresses may water lawns only on even-numbered days, while properties with odd-numbered street addresses may water only on odd-numbered days. No lawn watering is permitted on Fridays or on the 31st day of any month. Watering is allowed only between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m..
For non-residential properties, lawn watering is permitted only on Mondays and Thursdays, also limited to the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Township officials note that the restrictions apply to all water sources within Parsippany, including private wells, and not just properties connected to the municipal water system. The rules remain in effect annually from June 1 through September 30.
Property owners with newly installed sod or seed may qualify for a temporary two-week exemption by notifying the Township Water Department. Residents with questions may contact the Water Department at (973) 263-7099.
Violations of the watering restrictions may result in summonses, mandatory court appearances, and fines. Township officials encourage residents to follow the schedule to help ensure adequate water supplies throughout the summer season.
Residential Watering Schedule
- Even-numbered addresses: Even-numbered days
- Odd-numbered addresses: Odd-numbered days
- No watering on Fridays or the 31st day of any month
- Permitted hours: 5:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
