By TAPINTO UNION STAFF
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March 7, 2021 at 10:12 PM
CAMDEN, NJ – About 1,800 feet of aging water main will be replaced in Union this week.
According to New Jersey American Water, they will upgrade the aging 6-inch cast iron water lines with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the entire length of Biscayne Boulevard. The project includes replacing two fire hydrants and 46 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. Biscayne Boulevard is located off Vauxhall Road in the eastern part of town.
This $490,000 investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. According to New Jersey American Water, the multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.