New Water Main Project Will Cut Service Temporarily

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ - SUEZ has begun installing new water mains in certain Berkeley neighborhoods, which will affect water service temporarily, the company says.

The affected streets include Bedivere Court, Brussels Court, Burlington Court, Dupont Court, Hampshire Court, Pala Street, St. Andrews Court, Walesa Court and Wiltshire Court and DuPont
Court through Dec. 31, 2017, with an anticipated restoration phase by the spring of 2018.

Construction procedures have been developed to minimize disruption of service, and SUEZ will be working in
conjunction with its contractor, J. F. Kiely Construction Company.

"SUEZ recognizes that temporary water service shutdowns are inconvenient, and we apologize, but please
understand that this project enables SUEZ to enhance water quality, service and sustainably manage
its water systems," according to a company release.

Residents in each area will be told in advance of dates and times for temporary water shutdowns.

The project calls for the replacement of roughly 4,550 feet of 8-inch iron ductile iron water pipe and 750 feet of 6-inch ductile pipe.

Anticipated work schedules from 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

The construction work for each cul-de-sac includes connection of water mains on the following streets:
Cabrillo Boulevard, Encinitas Drive, Hampshire Road, Millbrook Drive, Oakfield Road, Ramona Drive, and
Westport Drive.

SUEZ recommends that customers fill containers with water for drinking and cooking. They should also fill sinks and bathtubs to use the water for washing and flushing during the time the service is cut off.

Police will be at the work sites to ensure the safety of residents and workers.

SUEZ recommends that customers fill containers with water for drinking and cooking. Customers can also fill sinks or bathtubs and use that water for washing and flushing the toilet. Customers may experience discolored water during and shortly after the shutdown.

The discoloration is from harmless minerals that have accumulated in the mains. The water is safe to drink, but customers should run their cold water for roughly five minutes until the water is clear.

Every effort will be made to ensure that water service is restored in a timely manner and, again, we
apologize for any inconvenience as we work to ensure water quality and service reliability efficiencies. If you
have any quest.

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