Shrewsbury Water System To Get $7.64M In Infrastructure Upgrades

SHREWSBURY, NJ — NJ American Water is beginning a local infrastructure upgrade with a $7.64 million investment in Shrewsbury’s water system, the company recently announced.

Starting in mid-February, NJ American Water will replace nearly three-and-a-half miles of water main (much of which was installed between the 1920s and 1950s) with modern ductile iron cement-lined water mains.

“The project will strengthen reliability, support water quality, and enhance fire protection for the community,” officials said. “These upgrades reflect New Jersey American Water’s long‑term commitment to invest in more than 100 communities it serves across the state.”

According to NJ American Water, the project includes installing primarily 8‑inch ductile iron cement‑lined pipe, with 6‑inch pipe used on smaller streets to replace an aging water main that has served the area for generations. Crews will also renew 338 service lines and install 22 new fire hydrants.

If lead or galvanized service line materials are identified during construction, affected customers will be contacted directly about replacement options to help reduce potential exposure to lead as part of a statewide initiative to remove all lead and galvanized service lines by 2031.

“This investment is about providing our customers in Shrewsbury with a water system that is built for today and ready for tomorrow,” said Paul Morales, superintendent of operations for New Jersey American Water’s Shrewsbury Operating Center.

“By upgrading pipes that have served the community for decades, we are improving reliability, strengthening fire protection and supporting the long‑term health and safety of residents,” Morales continued. “Customers depend on this system every day, and we are proud to invest in the infrastructure that keeps it strong.”

Replacing older mains with modern materials will help reduce the risk of breaks, improve water flows for homes and businesses and provide more reliable fire protection, officials said.

These upgrades will also support long-term service consistency as the system continues to age and customer demand evolves, according to NJ American Water.

Work will take place on the following locations:

• Alameda Court
• Allen Street
• Borden Street
• Buttonwood Drive
• Corn Lane
• Elm Lane from Silverbrook Road to approximately 136 Elm Lane
• Glorney Street
• James Street
• Marc Court
• Monroe Avenue
• Old Farm Road from Sycamore Avenue to Elm Lane
• Patterson Avenue from Trafford Street to Broad Street
• Patterson Court
• Queen Ann Drive
• Sickles Place
• Silverbrook Road

Weather permitting, construction, performed by the company’s qualified local contractor, Alpha Utility Contractors, is expected to begin in mid-February and continue through June 2026. Crews will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

While some traffic adjustments will be necessary, officials said access to homes and driveways will be maintained. Traffic control will be coordinated with local officials throughout the project and daily cleanup will occur.

Where excavation is required, temporary restoration will be installed, officials said. Permanent restoration will follow once the soil has settled, about 90 days after project completion.

Customers can log in to their MyWater account to update contact information and choose how they wish to receive project notifications.

Those who are not New Jersey American Water account holders can sign up for alerts at awcodered.com or by texting WATER to 99411.

To learn more about this project, you can visit the NJ American Water website.