NJDEP New Jersey Drought Information

Wanaque Raservoir - Photo Credit: George M. Aronson

frequently asked questions (updated 5/11/05)

drought status & indicators (updated 1/7/09)

drought regions in New Jersey

ask NJDEP your drought question

you can make a difference: ideas for saving water

additional drought links

hardship exemption form

declared drought status in neighboring areas

public information sessions

current drought restrictions

current rainfall statistics

current reservoir levels (updated 1/8/09)

news releases

administrative orders

click an area for more status information

drought map

neighboring areas (click here for drought status)

Water Supply Conditions (Pdf Format) - 4/8/08

No current news releases exist at this time.

NOTICE: The Drought Hotline, at 1-800-4-ITS-DRY or 1-800-448-7379 (Outside NJ at 1-609-633-0560), is operational only when a water emergency is declared.