New Jersey American Water to Start Annual Water Main Flushing
March 17 2017 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
This spring and into the summer months, New Jersey American
Water will perform its annual cleaning of the water distribution
system to help ensure that customers continue to receive
high-quality, reliable water service. Starting the week of March
20, New Jersey American Water will begin annual maintenance to
flush out harmless mineral deposits that may have built up in the
pipe’s inner walls.
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New Jersey American Water’s Jerry
Castrogiovanni flushing a hydrant in the company’s Plainfield
service area. (Photo Credit: New Jersey American Water)
Flushing the water mains involves loosening sediment by pumping
a high velocity of water into the pipes then out through open fire
hydrants. The service areas that will be impacted and dates when
flushing begins are posted at www.newjerseyamwater.com, under
Alerts.
While water mains are being cleaned, it is common for customers
to notice short periods of low water pressure or discolored water.
If customers experience temporary water discoloration, New Jersey
American Water recommends running the water until it is clear. The
following steps are also encouraged:
- Draw water for cooking prior to the
flushing period
- Store a large bottle of water in the
refrigerator for drinking
- Check for discolored water before using
the washing machine or dishwasher
- If water pressure or water volume seems
low after flushing has been completed, check faucet screens for
trapped particles.
In addition to viewing the schedule on the company’s website,
customers also have the option to be updated on the local flushing
schedule via phone call, text or email by enrolling in New Jersey
American Water’s CodeRED customer notification system at
https://wss.amwater.com/selfservice-web/login.do.
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. With a history dating back to 1886,
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically
diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company.
The company employs 6,800 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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