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OCT 5, 2011 - PRESS RELEASE: CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES DRAINAGE OF CEDAR GROVE RESERVOIR FOR REPAIRS, STARTING OCTOBER 5, 2011; TEMPORARY SWITCHOVER TO GREAT NOTCH RESERVOIR WILL IMPACT NEWARK, BELLEVILLE, BLOOMFIELD, EAST ORANGE, AND NUTLEY
For Immediate Release
CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES DRAINAGE OF CEDAR GROVE RESERVOIR FOR REPAIRS STARTING OCTOBER 5, 2011;
TEMPORARY SWITCHOVER TO GREAT NOTCH RESERVOIR WILL IMPACT NEWARK, BELLEVILLE, BLOOMFIELD, EAST ORANGE, AND NUTLEY;
Newark is working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to establish
an enhanced monitoring program during this time to ensure the quality of residents’ water;
Residents may notice discoloration and change in the taste of water,
but it will still be safe to drink
Newark, NJ – October 5, 2011 – Mayor Cory A. Booker and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities announced today that the City of Newark will start draining the Cedar Grove Reservoir today on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 to correct leakage, repair corrosion damage, and inspect the reservoir’s outlet conduits. During the time period when the reservoir is drained, residents may notice a discoloration and a change in the taste of their water, but it will still be safe to drink.
On October 5, Newark water supply transmission aqueducts will be disconnected from Cedar Grove reservoir and connected to Passaic Valley Water Commission’s Great Notch reservoir, which also is a treated water storage reservoir like Cedar Grove reservoir. Cedar Grove reservoir will be drained to be able to repair a leak on the outlet tunnel and corrosion damage to the 60 inch main and to install a new valve on the 60 inch main. The process of refilling the Cedar Grove reservoir and putting it back on line may take three to four months. During this time, Great Notch reservoir will function as the balancing reservoir for Newark water supply to main consumption demand and pressure in the Pequannock level distribution system, which includes Newark’s North, Central, West and South Wards, Bloomfield, Belleville and East Orange. The only time water from the Great Notch reservoir will be used is when the demand is higher than the flow through Pequannock aqueducts, which is very minimal.
Discoloration may result as valves are opened and closed during the procedure, which could cause materials in the pipes to loosen and become visible in the water. This is the same as when fire hydrants are opened and the increase in velocity or change in normal flow patterns produce discoloration of the water. Newark is taking every measure to minimize this occurrence, but if discoloration or slight change in taste should occur, the City advises customers to run the water until it is clear. In addition, Newark is working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to establish an enhanced monitoring program during this time to ensure the quality of residents’ water. It is anticipated that any possible changes in taste and/or color will be limited to the first few days of the switchover.
“We are working to upgrade and modernize our water system, and to provide residents with the highest quality water supply in the nation,” said Mayor Booker. “This repair work will require us to drain and inspect the Cedar Grove Reservoir, which may cause temporary discoloration or a change in the water’s taste. But the water providedwill be safe to use.”
While the Cedar Grove Reservoir is being inspected and repaired, the Passaic Valley Water Commission’s Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park will be utilized by both the City and Passaic Valley Water Commission to provide equalization and demand storage for their respective water systems. There will be no drop-off in water supply or quality. The water during this switchover will be supplied to residents in the entire West Ward, and much of the North, Central, and South Ward. The work will not affect the East Ward, which draws its water from the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission. Water from the switchover will also be supplied to Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, and Nutley. The $1.9 million cost is coming from the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities’ capital budget.
The Cedar Grove project is expected to be completed by April 30, 2012, at which time the reservoir will be filled and returned to service.
The City has not drained a reservoir since 1990to perform repairs.
Water samples are taken daily and tested for compliance with all safe drinking water standards. Any discoloration of water does not make the water unsafe. Care should be taken when washing clothes, as discolored water could discolor the clothes.
“In order words, there shall be no change in the source of supply. There may be some slight color changes during the switchover. However, we will ensure the potability by maintaining sufficient chlorine residual in the water. We will be monitoring the water quality more often,” stated Andrew Pappachen, Director of Operations, Newark Watershed Conservation & Development Corp.
The Newark-Pequannock Watershed is a 35,000-acre natural resource owned by the City of Newark. The Watershed resource, from a land-use perspective, is managed by the Newark Watershed Conservation and Development Corporation (NWCDC). Large reservoirs and streams are part of the Watershed’s physical make-up. The NWCDC also manages the Pequannock Water Treatment Facility, which is the operation that supplies the City of Newark a majority of its water for daily use.
If you have questions or experience any problem with your water supply, or if the water quality does not resolve after running the water, please contact the Division of Water and Sewer Utilities at (973) 733-3654. For more information about all City of Newark programs, contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311.
TIPS & IMPORTANT POINTS DURING THE FIRST DAYS OF SWITCHOVER STARTING OCTOBER 5, 2011
- It is anticipated that any possible changes in taste and/or color will be limited to the first few days of the switchover.
- Residents may notice discoloration and change in the taste of water, but it will still be safe to drink.
- If discoloration or slight change in taste should occur, the City advises customers to run the water until it is clear.
- Care should be taken when washing clothes, as discolored water could discolor the clothes.
- As of now, a Boil Water Advisory is NOT in effect.
- Water samples are taken daily and tested for compliance with all safe drinking water standards.
- Newark is working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to establish an enhanced monitoring program during this time to ensure the quality of residents’ water.
- There will be no drop-off in water supply or quality.
Affected Areas:
- The temporary switchover to Great Notch Reservoir will impact: NEWARK, BELLEVILLE, BLOOMFIELD, EAST ORANGE, and NUTLEY.
- The water during this switchover will be supplied to Newark residents in the entire West Ward, and much of the North, Central, and South Ward.
Area NOT Affected:
- The work WILL NOT affect the East Ward of Newark, which draws its water from the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission.
Contact: Newark Press Information Office – (973) 733-8004
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With a new Administration as of July 2006, Newark continues to see signs of a strong revival. Its population showed growth in the most recent census. Its six major colleges and universities are further expanding their presence. The rate of production of affordable housing has doubled, and new businesses are moving in. There is still much work to be done but Newark is on its way to achieving its mission: to set a national standard for urban transformation.
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