New Jersey American Water Issues Water Restrictions
Yesterday, the New Jersey American water company issued outdoor water use restrictions for it’s customers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The water company asked customers to conserve water because of increased summer demands and an “emergency at their Jumping Brook water treatment plant” in Neptune, New Jersey.
Affected customers of the water company, which claims 14 million water customers nationwide, received a phone message about the water restrictions Sunday afternoon at about 5pm.
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The emergency at the Neptune treatment plant involves repairs to a 36-inch valve, one of the larger valve systems in use by the company. The water restrictions called by New Jersey American water are in effect for 48 hours, beginning Sunday afternoon. They expect things to get back to “normal” water usage when the repairs are done.
What Are The Water Restrictions?
According to NJ American Water, outdoor water conservation efforts are to include not watering lawns using sprinklers or irrigation systems, not using water to wash cars, or fill pools. The water company is also asking customers to use water indoors wisely.
New Jersey American water says that this conservation by customers will ensure that there will be water supply for everyone while repairs are being made to the faulty valve.
How Will Customers Respond?
It’s hard to know exactly how water customers will respond to this request for water conservation via water restrictions. In previous years, compliance to water restrictions is hard for the general public to measure.
Most customers who use hand-placed sprinklers to water their lawns and landscaping tend to comply with water conservation requests. However, those people and businesses with automatic sprinkler systems find it easier to ignore these types of requests. So, if that’s you, New Jersey American Water would like you to reschedule or reprogram your water irrigation system to save water during this time.
If the repairs go faster than expected we can look for an update on their website.
Icarus Brewing's Soft Opening
Icarus Brewing had their soft opening the other day and the Rat was on hand to attend. Jason Goldstein, the owner and founder put out a press release about the Grand Opening of the new Brewery on Route 88 in Brick:
Icarus Brewing is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand-new facility on Route 88 in Brick, New Jersey! The doors will officially swing open to the public on Wednesday, July 3rd as the taproom will reopen for business, marking a new chapter for the beloved Lakewood-born craft brewery.
“We’re incredibly excited to finally share our new home with the community,” said Owner and Founder, Jason Goldstein. “For over seven years, our Lakewood location has been the heart of Icarus Brewing. This move allows us to expand our brewing capabilities, offer a more spacious and comfortable experience for our patrons, and continue delivering the innovative beers our customers have come to love.”
Located at 2045 Route 88 in Brick, the new taproom boasts a significantly larger footprint than its predecessor, accommodating well over 350 patrons. With 30 delicious brews on tap, the venue offers an inviting atmosphere featuring ample indoor and outdoor seating, a cozy lounge area, and a sprawling Beer Garden with a firepit. In addition to regular operations, this family- and dog-friendly brewery provides versatile rental packages for private parties in the unique ground-floor Barrel Room, the Mezzanine Bar featuring 8 taps and views into the Brew House and Taproom below, and large-scale gatherings such as weddings.
While the taproom will be open to the public starting July 3rd, the Grand Opening celebration is set for Saturday, July 20th, from noon to 10 PM. Details for the festivities will be announced soon, but beer lovers can expect live music, special releases, food trucks, and more!
“We can’t wait to raise a glass with everyone and celebrate this exciting new chapter for Icarus Brewing,” said Goldstein. “Mark your calendars and get ready to soar with us in Brick!” For more information, visit www.icarusbrewing.com or follow us on social media @icarusbrewing
About Icarus Brewing Co.
Icarus Brewing Co. is a New Jersey staple, renowned for its creative and boundary-pushing craft beers. Founded in Lakewood in 2017, the brewery has garnered a loyal following for its diverse and delicious selection of IPAs, sours, stouts, ales, and crispy lagers. With its move to Brick, Icarus Brewing is poised to continue its upward trajectory, offering a truly immersive and enjoyable experience for craft beer enthusiasts.
For more on Icarus Brewing’s Grand Opening, read here.
