New Jersey American Water Customers in Somerset County Towns of Bridgewater, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerville, Raritan Borough, and Branchburg May Experience Low Water Pressure Today

July 16, 2008 3:01 PM EDT

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to emergency maintenance on a 36-inch transmission main leaving the Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant, New Jersey American Water customers in Bridgewater, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerville, Raritan Borough, and Branchburg, Somerset County may experience low water pressure. The company asks all customers in the affected areas to minimize nonessential water use until repairs are completed. The company expects normal water service to return in 24 hours and thanks its customers for their cooperation.

About New Jersey American Water

New Jersey American Water is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.5 million people. In addition to its regulated operations, American Water provides operation and maintenance services to an additional 274,000 people in New Jersey. New Jersey American Water is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK). Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15.6 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

SOURCE New Jersey American Water


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