New Jersey American Water to Start Annual Spring Cleaning
March 05 2024 - 5:30PM
Business Wire
Water main flushing begins this month and
continues through the fall
Beginning this week and into the fall months, New Jersey
American Water will perform the annual flushing of its water
distribution system to continue to provide customers with
high-quality, reliable water service.
“Flushing our system is an important, routine process that helps
us clean out any mineral deposits or sediment that may have built
up over time inside the pipes,” said New Jersey American Water
President Mark McDonough. “While we’re flushing, we also take the
opportunity to check our water pressure and fire flows in the
system and confirm our hydrants are operational.”
Flushing involves simultaneously opening fire hydrants in a
specific area to create increased water flows. This routine
flushing program also includes flushing blowoff valves on dead-end
water mains throughout the system. While water mains are being
cleaned, customers may notice short periods of low water pressure
or discolored water. If customers experience temporary water
discoloration, New Jersey American Water recommends running the
cold water until it is clear. The following steps are also
encouraged:
- Sign up and opt-in for general alerts to be notified when
flushing takes place.
- 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 continuously investing in our infrastructure,
essential maintenance activities such as our hydrant flushing
program are key to providing our customers with high-quality
drinking water, and it is an annual requirement of the Water
Quality Accountability Act,” McDonough added.
New Jersey American Water will notify customers when flushing
takes place in their area through its mass notification system and
asks customers to take a few moments to update their contact
information and preferences in their MyWater account. Customers
must opt-in for general alerts to receive local flushing and other
non-emergency notifications via phone call, text or email.
Individuals who are not New Jersey American Water account holders
but would like to receive alerts and notifications from the company
can also sign up by visiting awcodered.com or by texting WATER to
99411.
To learn more about New Jersey American Water’s 2024 hydrant
flushing program, visit the Alerts page at
www.newjerseyamwater.com.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state,
providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
services to approximately 2.9 million people. For more information,
visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water
on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About American Water
American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater
utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to
1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and
affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14
million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18
military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented
professionals leverage their significant expertise and the
company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for
the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other
stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join
American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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Media: Erin Banes Senior External Affairs Specialist New
Jersey American Water Erin.Banes@amwater.com
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