Water Restored on Barrier Island, But Localized Issues Expected
NJAW: About 6,125 customers had water physically turned off
New Jersey American Water said this week that it was able to shut off water service to 6,125 customers before repressurizing its system in several barrier island communities. The remaining nearly 2,800 valves and meters are still buried under sand and other storm-related debris, the company said in a statement Wednesday. NJAW urged its customers to clear debris away from water valves following Superstorm Sandy so water service could be physically turned off at the street before the entire system was repressurized. This would prevent damaged pipes from bursting and potentially flooding properties, a spokesman said at the time. "As we are contacted by customers, and coordinating with municipal leaders, we are turning some water services back…
Tired of the status quo
11:29 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Thanks American Water you are now letting people know that you are turning off people's water! I wish you would have done that to me and many of my neighbors. After I was told by the township to winterize my home after the storm I came back to my house only to find out that your company had fixed a water main break and flooded out my home! Not only am I cleaning up from the aftermath of Sandy but… more ›