Edison, NJ – A third water main break in as many days has struck South Edison, this time at 20 Executive Avenue in Heller Park. The latest incident, reported around 2 PM on Thursday, comes as Edison Water Utility crews are still grappling with a major 20-inch water main break at Ben Franklin School, approximately a mile away.
Details remain scarce regarding the size of the broken main and the extent of the damage at the Heller Park location. Edison Water Utility crews are on scene but have not yet begun repair work. It is unclear how many residents or businesses may be affected by this latest disruption in water service.
This recent incident marks the third water main break in Edison within a 72-hour period, raising concerns about the aging infrastructure and potential causes behind these repeated failures.
“For the past year, I’ve repeatedly asked Business Administrator Sonia Alves-Viveiros about addressing and updating our aging infrastructure, countless times I’ve sought answers about our water and sewer, yet to date, none have been given. Our residents deserve action, not silence, when it comes to the safety and reliability of our essential services” said former Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman
The ongoing situation at Ben Franklin School involves a significant 20-inch water main break, which has caused substantial disruption to both residents and businesses in the area. Crews since 1 AM Thursday morning to locat and repair the damage, but it remains unclear when service will be fully restored.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to conserve water and boil any water used for consumption until further notice. Updates on the situation are expected from Edison Water Utility officials as they become available.
