Watering Schedule & Restrictions

WATERING SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY

NO WATERING ON MONDAY

       PLEASE FOLLOW THIS REGULAR WATERING SCHEDULE UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED

This important message is from the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus regarding the watering schedule to be followed in each area. Sprinkler systems or hand-held watering hoses may be used. For watering purposes, the borough is divided into three zones and each area is permitted to water two days each week.

On January 16, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation into law, A-1755 McKeon/S-2505 Smith, as Public Law 2024, Chapter 299 that requires those with an automatic lawn sprinkler system to install an automatic rain sensor or smart sprinkler for water conservation purposes.

• Manual sprinkler (portable) (move and turn on/off valve) and soaker hoses may not be used between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on your watering day.

• Automatic watering systems may be used between 3:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. on your watering day only.

• Hand held hoses may be used for flower gardens and vegetable gardens any day except Monday. No handheld hoses can be used for lawn maintenance.

• Hand washing of vehicles is allowed on your watering day only.

              Area 1: West of West Saddle River Road and South of Hollywood Avenue - 

                          Watering allowed on: Thursday and Sunday

              Area 2: West of West Saddle River Road and North of Hollywood Avenue  - 

                         Watering allowed on: Wednesday and Saturday

            Area 3: East of West Saddle River Road - 

                      Watering allowed on : Tuesday and Friday

No watering is permitted on Mondays (exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis by the Superintendent of Public Works). If anyone is found to be watering on Monday or on a day not permitted in their area will be subject to fines outlined in the Borough's Ordinances. Pool filling or seasonal startup of pools is not permitted on Mondays. With proof of new plantings or sod, the DPW may grant permission for additional watering. This exclusion is offered once per season. Please request this by contacting the Water Registrar by email.