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VOORHEES, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--New Jersey American Water customers in Monmouth County are no longer restricted to watering their lawns on certain days of the week. The company has ended the schedule of odd/even outdoor watering which had been in effect since early July.

"This had been a very hot, dry summer at times and we appreciate our customers for following the odd/even schedule which helped us maintain water service and fire protection for Monmouth County."

aThanks to our customersa cooperation, along with the return of precipitation and cooler weather, we have reached a point that watering restrictions are no longer necessary,a said Stephen P. Schmitt, vice president of operations for New Jersey American Water. aThis had been a very hot, dry summer at times and we appreciate our customers for following the odd/even schedule which helped us maintain water service and fire protection for Monmouth County.a

While customers are no longer restricted on lawn watering use, the company always encourages customers to conserve water inside and outside of their homes, and to use water wisely. Significant increases in water demand could result in the reimplementation of water use guidelines.

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.5 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting [ www.amwater.com ].