The break adds to concerns about the impact redevelopment will have on infrastructure surrounding Lackawanna.
Montclair Water Bureau
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Water main break on Bloomfield Avenue forces traffic diversion, Montclair Water Bureau says
Police officers are diverting traffic to Gates Avenue and Lackawanna Plaza.
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Montclair sees second water main break this week
A boil water alert has been issued for the area and is expected to last until at least Tuesday.
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Montclair repairs water main break
Residents in the affected area were instructed to boil tap water before using.
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Got lead pipes? Montclair wants to know
Montclair officials are working to determine how many water service lines may be bringing lead into homes and other properties, so the lines can be replaced over the next decade.
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Montclair water bill increase to start in July
Montclair residents will see a new quarterly charge on their water bill beginning in July.
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Montclair council passes water bill increase set to begin in July
Montclair residents will see a new charge in their water bill in July, increasing water costs by between $25 and $62.25 a quarter for most households.
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Montclair residents could see an increase in water bills
Montclair residents are expected to see another charge to their water bill that will increase water costs by between $25 and $62.25 a quarter for most households. The new addition will add an infrastructure charge.
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Montclair experiences eight water main breaks for 2020
Montclair typically sees nine water breaks a year, said Gary Obszarny, director of the Water Bureau. Several factors contribute to the breaks, Obszarny said, including vibrations from road pavement equipment, temperature fluxes and freeze/thaw periods in the winter. And much of Montclair’s water piping is between 80 and 100 years old, if not older, he added.
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PFOA in Montclair Water, Officials Respond
“With levels so close to the guidance level, the NJ DEP did not recommend shutting off any wells.”
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Montclair on List of 12 towns in NJ With a Likely Carcinogen in the Water
PFOA, or perfluorooctanic acid, has been found at or above a “guidance” level set by the state.
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Montclair Township Continues Water Deficit Discussions
More talk about the Nishuane well.
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Montclair Township Council Talks About Water Rates, Police Vehicles, Sanitation Trucks
With new acting Township Manager, Timothy Stafford, in attendance.
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Time to Flush the Hydrants
Montclair Water Bureau will begin fall hydrant flushing on Monday, October 6.