Crews swap out 1940s-era water mains in Dunellen, N.J.
(UI) — New Jersey American Water has started work to replace more than 3,000 feet of aging water mains in Dunellen, according to the company.
The project upgrades 6-inch pipes installed in the early 1940s with new 8-inch ductile iron mains along New Market Road, from South Washington Avenue to Bache Place, and along the full length of Bache Place. Crews will also replace fire hydrants, company-owned service lines, and any customer-owned lead or galvanized lines identified during the work as part of a statewide replacement initiative required by 2031.
“This improvement will advance service reliability and increase water flows for both daily use and fire protection,” the company said in a statement.
Construction, led by CRJ Contracting, Inc., began earlier this month and is scheduled to wrap up by the end of September. Final street restoration is planned for spring 2026.
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