Maplewood lays out this summer’s water main rehab project

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — New Jersey American Water began conducting 2016 water system improvements in Maplewood Township earlier this summer. This work includes cleaning and lining of water mains. The work will continue through September, according to a recent release from the township.

The work will take place on Valley Street between Tuscan Road and Millburn Avenue, on Millburn Avenue between Valley and Main streets in Millburn, on Cypress Street between Millburn and Myrtle avenues in Millburn, and on the full lengths of Cedar Lane and East Cedar Lane.

Residents are encouraged to consider alternate routes during construction.

See here for additional information regarding street closures in Maplewood related to this project.

During this time, NJAW’s contractor will be cleaning and lining water mains on Maplewood streets. Cleaning and lining is the process of removing sediment from inside a water main, then lining the inner surface of the main with cement. This procedure significantly improves the reliability of water service, water quality and fire flows in the area.

As part of the project, NJAW will also be replacing fire hydrants, valves and any service lines from the main to the curb box that are made of galvanized iron pipe. According to the release, NJAW assured the township earlier this week that their contractor will work quickly and diligently to minimize inconvenience to residents.

For more information, you can contact NJAW’s construction inspector, Rick Bace, at 973-564-5715 or call NJAW customer service at 1-800-272-1325.

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