Half of Waterbury to be without water as city fixes water main break

WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) — Half of the City of Waterbury will be without water as officials fix a 30-inch water main break on Huntingdon Avenue.

According to the mayor’s office, the city currently has a broken air relief valve on its 30-inch high pressure transmission main.

“In order to achieve shutdown, the water treatment plant must be shut down,” city officials said. “Once off, we hope to restore water as quickly as possible.”

The mayor’s office says about half of the city will be without water for about an hour while the issue is resolved.

Waterbury’s water treatment facility was shut down as a precaution. It supplies water to Waterbury and Watertown.

“In response to the ongoing situation, Watertown officials are taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents,” said the town of Watertown in a statement. “We have implemented additional preventative measures to bolster our water storage capacity, particularly for fire protection needs. Town officials are in constant communication with Waterbury to stay updated on the repair progress and will continue to provide timely information to our residents. Our primary goal is to ensure that everyday water needs and emergency preparedness remain a top priority as we navigate this incident.”

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