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New Jersey American Water Investing $1 Million in Bellmawr

New Jersey American Water is replacing approximately 5,540 feet of aging water main in its Bellmawr, Camden County service area. The company is replacing main that was installed in the 1950s with new ductile iron main.

New Jersey American Water is replacing approximately 5,540 feet of aging water main in its Bellmawr, Camden County service area.

The company is replacing main that was installed in the 1950s with new ductile iron main along 4th Avenue (from Devon Avenue to Thomas Avenue); 5th and 6th Avenues (from North Cedar Avenue to the end of the roadways); and North Bellmawr and North Cedar Avenues (from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue). The project also includes replacing three fire hydrants and 141 utility-owned service lines.


This $1.05 million investment will continue to improve water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. This improvement is 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.

New Jersey American Water’s local qualified contractor Pioneer Pipe began work earlier this month and is expected to be finished by the end of April. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work outside these hours is not expected unless required to maintain project schedule. Final street restoration will be completed in the summer of 2018.

For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.

About New Jersey American Water:

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.7 million people. For more information, click here. Visit and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company.

The company employs more than 6,900 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states and Ontario, Canada.

American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.

(Source: Media Release)