TRENTON, N.J. — Trenton Water Works (TWW) will clean, disinfect, and inspect the water storage facilities in its distribution system this fall as part of the utility’s ongoing efforts to protect water quality and maintain critical water infrastructure.
The work will be conducted by USG Water, a contract vendor specializing in the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of potable water storage facilities.
The scheduled work is as follows:
* Ewing Elevated Tank — October 7
* Jones Farm Standpipe — October 15
* Hopewell Hydropillar — October 22
* Lawrenceville Area Elevated Tank — October 29
* Mercerville Elevated Tank — November 5
Water storage tanks are an important part of TWW’s distribution system. They store treated drinking water and help the utility maintain adequate and consistent water pressure throughout the system, including during periods of increased demand.
TWW maintains high drinking water quality through continuous treatment, monitoring, testing, and preventive maintenance. TWW conducts its Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program and other routine water-main flushing activities to remove accumulated sediment and improve water circulation throughout the distribution system. TWW also utilizes automated and manually controlled flushing devices to discharge aged water and help maintain a targeted chlorine residual for disinfection.
Numerous water-quality sampling stations located throughout the distribution system allow TWW laboratory personnel to routinely collect water samples for analysis and testing. The utility also inspects and maintains fire hydrants and cleans and lines aging water mains to improve water flow and reliability. Together, these efforts help maintain water quality and the overall performance of the distribution system.
Routine cleaning and disinfection of water storage tanks remove sediment and other material that can accumulate naturally over time. Inspections allow TWW and its contractor to evaluate the interior and exterior conditions of each facility and identify any necessary maintenance or repairs.
“Maintaining our storage tanks is essential to protecting water quality and keeping our distribution system reliable,” said Michael Walker, TWW’s Chief of Communications and Public Outreach. “It’s an important part of taking care of our water system and the communities we serve.”
The tanks will be taken out of service individually during the work. TWW will coordinate the work to maintain adequate water supply and system pressure while each tank is temporarily offline. Service-area residents are not expected to experience any changes at the tap during these operations.
The cleaning, disinfection, and inspection program is part of TWW’s broader commitment to maintaining and investing in the infrastructure that delivers drinking water to customers throughout its service area.
Customers and residents with questions about TWW’s water quality, operations, and 10-Year $763 Million Capital Improvement Plan can call Community Relations at (609) 989-3033.
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