BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Tuesday,
May 7, the City of Newark will implement new water treatment operations at the
Valley Road Treatment Plant in Montclair. This represents a major commitment
and capital infrastructure investment by the City of Newark to reduce lead
levels throughout their water distribution system as well as those of their
municipal customers such as Bloomfield, Belleville and Nutley.
Once the new treatment is
operational, Bloomfield will proceed to perform hydrant flushing along the
Township’s large diameter water mains to further introduce the corrosion
control treatment into the distribution system. While this type of flushing is
performed annually during nighttime hours, in order to coordinate proper
introduction of the treatment, this year the flushing will occur during the day
from 10:00am-3:00pm.
“Bloomfield purchases all its water from Newark Water supply. This new treatment operation, we are told, will have a positive impact on Bloomfield’s drinking water quality,” said Mayor
Michael Venezia. “We will continue to work with Newark Water to get the
best possible quality of water for our residents.”
Hydrant flushing may result in
discolored water or minor drops in water pressure. This situation normally
resolves itself once the flushing is completed for that day. Anyone
experiencing discolored water is advised to run their taps until the water
turns clear. If the discolored water continues for more than two days,
residents are encouraged to contact the Bloomfield Engineering Department at
973-680-4009.
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