Trenton, NJ – Facing mounting questions from residents across Mercer County, Trenton Water Works officials moved Friday to clarify the status of the city’s water system, stating that operations remain stable and that there is no interruption of service despite recent infrastructure challenges.
In a formal statement released February 13, Sean Semple, Director of the City of Trenton Department of Water and Sewer, said Trenton’s water filtration plant on Route 29 South is operating normally and meeting system demand. Pressure levels remain stable and within established operating standards, and officials reported no loss of treatment capacity.
The update comes amid concerns surrounding Trenton Water Works and the Pennington Avenue Reservoir, which has been in service since 1899. According to the statement, the reservoir remains operational.
Recent extreme cold has led to water main breaks throughout the system, mirroring weather-related impacts seen statewide. Within the TWW service area, main breaks have been reported in Trenton, Ewing, and Hamilton. Similar incidents have also occurred in East Brunswick, Montville, Bloomfield, Newark, Paterson, Cranford, Englishtown, Warren Township, and Nutley.
Two individuals familiar with system operations confirmed that repair crews and contract vendors are working around the clock to address the damage caused by freezing conditions. Utilities across New Jersey have reported comparable strain on aging infrastructure this winter.
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- Water filtration plant operating normally with no service interruption
- Pennington Avenue Reservoir remains operational
- Crews responding to weather-related water main breaks across service area
State oversight and reservoir monitoring
Officials said NJDEP has remained in regular contact with Trenton Water Works. On February 9, the department requested additional reporting on reservoir levels and operational protocols. TWW submitted a formal written response and participated in a virtual meeting with Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak, local mayors, and lawmakers to review system conditions and corrective measures.
According to the statement, NJDEP expressed satisfaction with the operational steps being taken. Trenton Water Works has begun submitting twice-daily operational updates to the state agency and is continuing measures aimed at stabilizing and strengthening reservoir levels.
The city also announced it will provide public status updates every 48 hours at 3:00 p.m. to service-area mayors, health officers, municipal officials, OEM coordinators, and members of the media.
Officials emphasized that the Pennington Avenue Reservoir remains in service and that water supply continues uninterrupted. Public health standards remain intact, and residents are encouraged to rely on official communications for system updates.
For additional statewide coverage, see New Jersey water infrastructure.
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Ongoing updates for Mercer County residents
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