New Jersey American Water Makes Progress on Repairs to 36-Inch Main Break in Somerville
Crew Has Successfully Removed Failed Pipe and New Pipe is Being Installed; Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for Customers in Four Towns; Mandatory Outdoor Conservation Order Remains in
CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. – New Jersey American Water is making progress in its efforts to repair a 36-inch water main on Rt. 206 in Somerville that ruptured in the late afternoon of June 30, causing a significant loss of water pressure for customers in several towns in Somerset County.
“I am pleased to report that we have made significant progress today in the repair of the 36-inch transmission main,” said Carmen Tierno, Senior Director of Central Operations, New Jersey American Water. “The damaged pipe has been removed and we are beginning to install the new pipe this evening. We anticipate completing the repairs on Sunday, July 2, at which time we expect water pressure to begin to return to normal for customers.”
Tierno added that while pressures should begin to return the mandatory boil water advisory that was issued on June 30 for customers residing in Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Raritan Borough and Somerville (Raritan System PWSID: NJ2004002) will remain in effect until bacteriological samples taken show that water meets standards. This testing process takes at least an additional 24 hours or more from when the system is fully pressurized. Customers should continue to boil their water or use bottled water until they are notified that the water quality is satisfactory.
As there are still a few isolated neighborhoods in Bridgewater and Raritan Borough that are completely without water, New Jersey American Water is continuing to work with Somerset County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and town officials to provide bottled water to these customers. Customers who have no water will receive information about the bottled water distribution being offered to them on Sunday, July 2, through New Jersey American Water’s emergency notification system this evening.
Residential customers in Hunterdon and Somerset County are also still under a mandatory outdoor conservation notice to help preserve water supplies while repairs are being made. Residential customers in Hunterdon and Somerset County should refrain from outdoor irrigation and other nonessential outdoor water use, such as washing cars and topping off swimming pools.
Crews will continue to work through the night and another update will be provided on Sunday, July 2, on the website at www.newjerseyamwater.com, under Alerts, and on the company’s Twitter and Facebook pages.
New Jersey American Water appreciates its customers’ cooperation and patience as they work to resolve the issue and restore regular water service to them.
Caption: Today crews removed New Jersey American Water’s ruptured 36-inch transmission main and will next prepare to install the new one.
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 wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
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CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. – New Jersey American Water is making progress in its efforts to repair a 36-inch water main on Rt. 206 in Somerville that ruptured in the late afternoon of June 30, causing a significant loss of water pressure for customers in several towns in Somerset County.
“I am pleased to report that we have made significant progress today in the repair of the 36-inch transmission main,” said Carmen Tierno, Senior Director of Central Operations, New Jersey American Water. “The damaged pipe has been removed and we are beginning to install the new pipe this evening. We anticipate completing the repairs on Sunday, July 2, at which time we expect water pressure to begin to return to normal for customers.”
Tierno added that while pressures should begin to return the mandatory boil water advisory that was issued on June 30 for customers residing in Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Raritan Borough and Somerville (Raritan System PWSID: NJ2004002) will remain in effect until bacteriological samples taken show that water meets standards. This testing process takes at least an additional 24 hours or more from when the system is fully pressurized. Customers should continue to boil their water or use bottled water until they are notified that the water quality is satisfactory.
As there are still a few isolated neighborhoods in Bridgewater and Raritan Borough that are completely without water, New Jersey American Water is continuing to work with Somerset County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and town officials to provide bottled water to these customers. Customers who have no water will receive information about the bottled water distribution being offered to them on Sunday, July 2, through New Jersey American Water’s emergency notification system this evening.
Residential customers in Hunterdon and Somerset County are also still under a mandatory outdoor conservation notice to help preserve water supplies while repairs are being made. Residential customers in Hunterdon and Somerset County should refrain from outdoor irrigation and other nonessential outdoor water use, such as washing cars and topping off swimming pools.
Crews will continue to work through the night and another update will be provided on Sunday, July 2, on the website at www.newjerseyamwater.com, under Alerts, and on the company’s Twitter and Facebook pages.
New Jersey American Water appreciates its customers’ cooperation and patience as they work to resolve the issue and restore regular water service to them.
Caption: Today crews removed New Jersey American Water’s ruptured 36-inch transmission main and will next prepare to install the new one.
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 wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.