TRENTON, N.J. — Trenton Water Works (TWW) is notifying customers in the Princeton Pike/Lenox Drive area of Lawrence Township that their water supply will temporarily transition from TWW to New Jersey American Water while a contractor performs work necessary to connect a 24-inch water main to the TWW distribution system.
The work is scheduled to begin at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, August 28. The temporary change in water supply is expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. on Friday and continue until approximately 10 a.m. Saturday, August 29, for a total duration of approximately 12 hours.
During the work, New Jersey American Water will temporarily back-feed the affected water main from its Central System to maintain water service while the contractor completes the transition of the 24-inch water main to the TWW system. Little to no interruption in water service is anticipated.
“Maintaining reliable water service while this important infrastructure work is completed is our priority,” said Michael Walker, TWW’s Chief of Communications and Public Outreach. “We are notifying affected customers in advance, and we are taking the additional step of directly contacting sensitive customers, such as dialysis centers, so they have the information they need to prepare for the temporary change in water supply. This is a short-term transition, and we anticipate little to no interruption in water service.”
The affected area includes Lenox Drive, Lenox Drive North, Pratt Lane, and portions of Princeton Pike and Meadow Road. The impacted area is generally between Interstate 295 to the south and Meadow Road to the north.
What Customers Should Know About Chloramines
The water temporarily supplied by New Jersey American Water contains chloramines, a disinfectant used to maintain water quality. Chloraminated water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, and other normal household uses. However, chloramines must be removed from water used for kidney dialysis and aquariums or ponds containing fish or other aquatic life.
Upon completion of the contractor’s work, the affected area will transition back to water supplied by Trenton Water Works.
Customers in the impacted area will receive the public notice via First-Class Mail. Sensitive customers, such as dialysis centers, will receive the notice plus a phone call from the water utility to ensure they are aware of the temporary change in water supply and can make any necessary preparations.
Temporary Water-Supply Schedule
Date: Friday, August 28 – Saturday, August 29, 2026
Temporary Supply Begins: Approximately 10 p.m. Friday
TWW Supply Expected to Resume: Approximately 10 a.m. Saturday
Estimated Duration: 12 hours
Normal Water Provider: Trenton Water Works
Temporary Water Provider: New Jersey American Water