New Jersey American Water Investing $3.6 Million in Somerset County
December 08 2016 - 4:36PM
Business Wire
Over the next several months, New Jersey American Water will be
investing $3.6 million in water infrastructure improvement projects
in North Plainfield and Green Brook Township, both in Somerset
County. These improvements are part of New Jersey American Water’s
multimillion dollar program to accelerate the renewal of water
infrastructure that is reaching the end of its useful life in more
than 100 communities across the state.
Work has already started in North Plainfield as part of a
two phase project that will conclude in the Spring of 2017. During
the first part of this improvement project, New Jersey American
Water will be replacing service lines from the main in the street
to the curb box as well as installing meter pits at the curb area
of each property along the route. After installation, all that will
be visible is a 15-inch circular cover that will be flush with the
ground.
In the spring of 2017, New Jersey American Water will continue
this project by cleaning and lining water mains. Cleaning and
lining involves scouring the inside of the main to remove harmless
mineral sediment that has built up over time. A thin coating of
cement is then applied to the pipe’s inner walls to improve the
structural integrity of the pipe and extend its useful life by
decades.
In North Plainfield, New Jersey American Water crews are
working on the following streets:
- Clinton Avenue, from Warfield Road to
Vermeule Place and from Mountainview Drive to Parkview Avenue
- Greenbrook Road, from Clinton Avenue to
West End Avenue
- Rockview Avenue, from Clinton Avenue to
Harrington Avenue
- Parkview Avenue, from Clinton Avenue to
Albert Street
- Fisk Place, from Clinton Avenue to
Albert Street
- Judges Lane, from Greenbrook Road to
the end of the roadway
- Mountainview Drive, from Clinton Avenue
to the end of the roadway
- Redmont Road, from Mountainview Drive
to Warfield Road
- Glen Court, from Oakridge Avenue to
Oakridge Avenue
Work has already begun and will generally be Mondays through
Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work on Saturdays may also be
required to maintain the project schedule. Temporary restoration
work will be completed as the project progresses. Final lawn
restoration will occur in the spring of 2017, and final paving will
be completed after the cleaning and lining of the mains are
completed.
In Green Brook Township, work will begin on December 8 to
install roughly 160 feet of new ductile iron main along Mountain
Parkway, from Route 22 to Wickett Avenue. This project will also
include interconnecting the main along Mountain Parkway at the
intersections of Greenbrook Road, Route 22, Wickett Avenue and Blue
Hills Terrace.
Work hours in Green Brook Township will be from 7 a.m. to 5
p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Weekends and evening hours are not
expected unless required to maintain the project schedule. Weather
permitting, the project will be completed by the end of December.
Final paving and restoration will be completed in the spring of
2017.
Customers in Green Brook Township may experience a temporary
service interruption while New Jersey American Water interconnects
the new main to the distribution system. Customers may also
experience a slight temporary discoloration of water. If this
happens, customers are advised to let a cold water tap in the home
run until it is clear.
New Jersey American Water advises pedestrians and drivers to
take caution in the vicinity of the work sites. For more
information about these projects, please visit the company website
at www.newjerseyamericanwater.com or contact the Customer Service
Center at 800-272-1325.
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is
the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately 2.7 million people. More information can be found at
www.newjerseyamwater.com. American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest
and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and
wastewater utility company. Marking its 130th anniversary this
year, the company employs 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide
regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other
related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and
Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting
www.amwater.com.
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New Jersey American WaterDenise Venuti FreeDirector of
Communications and External
Affairs856-782-2316denise.free@amwater.com
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