Crews are making significant progress repairing the site of the water main break that left thousands of Waterbury residents without water for up to six difficult days.
I visited the area to see the work firsthand and was encouraged by the progress being made. During the overnight hours on Monday, the Water Department installed line-stop valves on Thomaston Avenue despite freezing rain and brutally cold conditions.
This critical work allows crews to move forward with permanent pipe replacement and restoring the roadway, a process expected to take approximately another week. Once this phase is complete, crews will begin the next project: replacing the city's five highest priority valves to further strengthen Waterbury's water system.
This catastrophic water main break underscores the need for continued investment in repairs and upgrades to ensure our water infrastructure remains safe, reliable, and resilient.
I am deeply grateful to everyone working diligently to deliver clean, quality water to our city and surrounding communities. I am especially thankful to the dedicated crews who continue to endure harsh winter conditions, Mayor Paul Pernerewski for his leadership, and Water Superintendent Bradley Malay for his urgent response to this pressing infrastructure challenge. Their commitment is making a real difference for our community.
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| Water Superintendent Bradley Malay & Mayor Paul Pernerewski |
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