WATER ADVISORY & MANAGEMENT

Water levels in Shelter Island's aquifer are far below normal, so please CONSERVE WATER. Further, if you irrigate or fertilize, follow best practice and related regulations.

We depend on precipitation to recharge our aquifer. Despite recent rains, precipitation so far this year has been about 50% below normal. Water levels in the Town's monitoring wells are at a 10- year low. (See https://www.shelterislandtown.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2335/Well-Level-Report-for-May-2025-PDF for our May water report.)

Water use increases in the summer, which is just beginning. Given our low water levels, we need to conserve water now to get through our peak season.

If you irrigate, CLICK HERE for irrigation brochure for best practice and the Town irrigation rules.

If you fertilize, CLICK HERE for fertilizer brochure for best practice and the Town fertilizer code.

Thank you for protecting our aquifer.

Sincerely,

Water Advisory Committee 

( Sean Davy, Peter Grand, David Ruby, Greg Toner, Andrew Chapman- Chair)