[뉴저지] 아메리칸워터, 서머싯 카운티에 360만 달러 투자

아메리카 워터의 자회사인 뉴저지 아메리칸 워터(이하 NJAW)가 서머싯 카운티(Somorset County)의 노스 플레인필드(North Plainfield)와 그린 브루크 타운쉽(Green Brook Township)의 물 인프라 개선 프로젝트(water infrastructure improvement projects)에 약 360만 달러를 투자할 예정이다. 이 프로젝트는 주(州) 내 100개 이상의 지역사회에 인프라를 재정비하는 사업 프로그램 중 일부이다.

프로젝트는 노스 플레인필드 지역에서 이미 시작되어 두 단계 프로젝트로 진행되고 있으며 오는 2017년 3월 완료를 앞두고 있다. 완료가 되면 NJAW는 급수 본관을 정화하고 급수선을 이어나가며 프로젝트를 진행해 나갈 계획이다. 여기에는 특히 무해한 미네랄 침전물을 제거하기 위해 급수관 내부를 닦고 파이프의 구조 보전을 위해 파이프의 내부 벽에 시멘트로 된 얇은 코팅막을 씌워 수명을 연장하는 등의 활동이 포함된다.

프로젝트에 대한 보다 자세한 내용은 NJAW 홈페이지(www.newjerseyamericanwater.com)나 고객 서비스센터로 전화(800-272-1325)를 통해 확인 가능하다.

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New Jersey American Water investing $3.6M in Somerset County

Over the next several months, New Jersey American Water will be investing $3.6 million in water infrastructure improvement projects in North Plainfield and Green Brook Township, both in Somerset County. These improvements are part of New Jersey American Water's multimillion dollar program to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that is reaching the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.

Work has already started in North Plainfield as part of a two phase project that will conclude in the Spring of 2017. During the first part of this improvement project, New Jersey American Water will be replacing service lines from the main in the street to the curb box as well as installing meter pits at the curb area of each property along the route. After installation, all that will be visible is a 15-inch circular cover that will be flush with the ground.

In the spring of 2017, New Jersey American Water will continue this project by cleaning and lining water mains. Cleaning and lining involves scouring the inside of the main to remove harmless mineral sediment that has built up over time. A thin coating of cement is then applied to the pipe's inner walls to improve the structural integrity of the pipe and extend its useful life by decades.

Work has already begun in parts of North Plainfield. Temporary restoration work will be completed as the project progresses. Final lawn restoration will occur in the spring of 2017, and final paving will be completed after the cleaning and lining of the mains are completed.

In Green Brook Township, work will begin on December 8 to install roughly 160 feet of new ductile iron main along Mountain Parkway, from Route 22 to Wickett Avenue. This project will also include interconnecting the main along Mountain Parkway at the intersections of Greenbrook Road, Route 22, Wickett Avenue and Blue Hills Terrace.

Work hours in Green Brook Township will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Weekends and evening hours are not expected unless required to maintain the project schedule. Weather permitting, the project will be completed by the end of December. Final paving and restoration will be completed in the spring of 2017.

Customers in Green Brook Township may experience a temporary service interruption while New Jersey American Water interconnects the new main to the distribution system. Customers may also experience a slight temporary discoloration of water. If this happens, customers are advised to let a cold water tap in the home run until it is clear.

For more information about these projects, visit www.newjerseyamericanwater.com or contact the Customer Service Center at 800-272-1325.

[출처 = Water World / 2016년 12월 9일]