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New Jersey American Water Invests $1.2 Million in Millburn Infrastructure

CAMDEN, N.J. – JUNE 21, 2021 – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3,500 feet of aging water main in Millburn starting this week. The company will upgrade the aging 6- and 8-inch cast iron water lines that were installed as far back as the 1910’s with new 12-inch ductile iron main along Short Hills Avenue from the Springfield town line to Highland Avenue. The project also includes replacing seven fire hydrants and 47 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route.

This $1.2 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. This improvement is part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.

New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor, Vollers Construction, will begin on or about June 24 and expects to be completed by the end of September, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some night work may be required to maintain project schedule. Final street restorations will be coordinated with the township in fall 2021.

For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.

The company wants to ask customers to recognize the essential work being done by its employees and contractors and remind them to adhere to social distancing rules for everyone’s safety. If a customer sees a crew performing work in their area, and wishes to ask a question about it, they are encouraged to visit the website or the company’s Facebook or Twitter pages, or call Customer Service at (800) 272-1325.

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/or 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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