Water Main Break in Edison Township Leads to Boil Water Order and Disruption to Daily Life
Water Main Break Causes Widespread Disruption
A 20-inch water main break occurred on Christmas Eve at Woodbridge Avenue and M Lane in Edison Township, causing widespread disruption to daily life for residents. The break sent water spilling into the neighborhood, leaving many without access to clean drinking water.
Crews Work Around the Clock to Repair Damage
Crews have been working around the clock to repair the damage, but as of Friday afternoon, the work continues. The cold temperatures have made the process more challenging, but the town is doing its best to restore services as soon as possible.
Residents Struggle with Limited Access to Water
Many residents have been unable to shower, flush their toilets, or even make a cup of coffee due to the water main break. Andrew Bencivenga, a local resident, shared his concerns about the situation: "I don’t…try to not use the bathroom. Ya know? Because everyone wants to use their bathroom and now they can’t so you gotta be consuming wise."
Mayor Blames Aging Infrastructure and Freezing Temperatures
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi attributed the water main break to aging infrastructure and freezing temperatures. He explained that crews are working to install an insertion valve to stem the flow of water from the broken pipe, which will help to curtail the water flow and allow for repairs to be made.
Boil Water Advisory in Place Until Further Notice
A boil water advisory is currently in place until further notice. This means that all water should be boiled before consumption to ensure it is safe to drink.
Public Restrooms and Showers Available
The town has made public restrooms available at several locations:
- Minnie B Veal Community Center at 1070 Grove Avenue until 4 p.m. on Friday
- Edison Senior Center at 2963 Woodbridge Avenue until 4 p.m. on Friday
- Edison Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 3117 at 53 National Road until 5 p.m. Friday
- Herbert Hoover Middle School at 174 Jackson Avenue and James Monroe Elementary School at 7 Sharp Road
Showers are available at the Jewish Community Center at 1775 Oak Tree Road throughout the weekend. The phone number at the center is 732-494-3232.
Bottled Water Available
Bottled water is available at Firehouse #1 at 25 Plainfield Avenue and Firehouse #1 at 1997 Route 2. Residents can access gallons of water until further notice, but will be required to show a valid ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What caused the water main break?
A: The water main break was caused by a combination of aging infrastructure and freezing temperatures.
Q: How long will the boil water advisory be in place?
A: The boil water advisory is currently in place until further notice.
Q: Where can I access public restrooms?
A: Public restrooms are available at several locations, including the Minnie B Veal Community Center, Edison Senior Center, Edison Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and James Monroe Elementary School.
Q: Where can I get bottled water?
A: Bottled water is available at Firehouse #1 at 25 Plainfield Avenue and Firehouse #1 at 1997 Route 2.
