The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission provides water for the Borough of Merchantville, Pennsauken Township and portions of about Cherry Hill and Collingswood.

The state DEP urged the public to take the following steps:

• Take 5-minute showers.
• Only run a load of laundry or dishes when full.
• Turn off the water when brushing teeth.
• At this time of year, it is appropriate to let lawns go dormant for the season.
• Winterize, and shut off irrigation systems as soon as possible.
• Only use a watering can to water flowers and shrubs, or allow them to go dormant for the season.
• Use a broom to sweep the sidewalk, rather than a hose.
• Use a commercial car wash that recycles water, as washing your car at home typically results in more water use.
• To save water at home, fix leaky faucets and pipes. Consider replacing your toilet with a low-flow version; this can save around 11,000 gallons per year.
• Upgrade your showerhead to low-flow versions, which can save some 7,700 gallons per year.
• Upgrade your faucets or install faucet aerators; this can save some 16,000 gallons per year.