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Dozens Of Bloomfield Homes May Lose Water, Main Repairs Also Expected To Impact Traffic
Water main repairs will temporarily cut service to dozens of homes in Bloomfield.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Water main repairs may cut service to dozens of homes in Bloomfield on Thursday, Feb. 12.
The Bloomfield Department of Public Works will be repairing a water main at Montgomery Street and Berkeley Avenue, with work expected to take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
About 50 nearby homes have been notified of temporary water service interruptions, the township said.
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Impacted household should store water for essential use. After service restoration, temporary discoloration may occur. Residents should run cold water until it is clear.
A southbound lane road closure will begin around 9 a.m. Drivers should expect delays, authorities said.
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