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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection urges businesses to reduce water use immediately following a statewide Drought Warning issued December 5. Persistent below-average precipitation has strained water supplies across all six state regions.

Mandatory restrictions may become necessary if drought conditions worsen. Landscapers, car washes, food service, manufacturing, and other water-intensive businesses should review current usage and conservation options now. DEP is monitoring conditions closely and working with water suppliers to manage supplies across affected regions.

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