Rockland County Lifts Stage II Water Emergency

Rockland Daily Staff

While families are urged to continue reducing water usage, the Modified Stage II Water Emergency, which has been in effect since Thursday, August 18, for Rockland County, has been lifted.

The water restrictions are now voluntary.

The change in status was made today after the recent rainfall, which has driven up water levels in the river and Lake DeForest Reservoir. Additionally, with families already struggling with record-high inflation and high gas prices, the change in status will shield locals from the 25% surcharge, implemented by the Public Service Commission, which would have taken effect this weekend.

“I want to thank our residents and businesses for taking this water emergency seriously. Thanks to your diligent efforts, water usage is down 15%,” said County Executive Ed Day. “While restrictions are no longer mandatory, we are still urging everyone to continue to keep water usage to a minimum.”

Water usage has fallen about 15% in Rockland County since mandatory restrictions were enacted.

“Staying out of the water emergency largely rests with the continued cooperation of Rockland residents,” added County Executive Day.