The Hopatcong Water Department has announced immediate water restrictions for the entire municipal water system due to high water demands. The increased demand is suspected to be due to water main or service line leaks. To locate the source of the high-water demand, the Borough has hired a specialized leak detection contractor.
Effective immediately, all outdoor use of water is prohibited. The restrictions are a response to the current high water demands within the system, which are suspected to be due to leaks in the water main or service lines. The Borough is working diligently to locate and repair these leaks to restore normal water usage as soon as possible.
The Borough has not specified when the restrictions will be lifted, but residents are urged to comply with the restrictions until further notice. The Borough will provide updates as more information becomes available.
This is not the first time a municipality has had to implement water restrictions. Similar measures have been taken in other areas, such as Southwick, Massachusetts, and Denville, New Jersey, due to various issues affecting water supply.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the Borough's official website for updates on the situation.