New Jersey American Water Invests $1.8 Million in Camden County Infrastructure
New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $1.8 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Camden County. The company will replace over one mile of aging cast iron water main in Camden and Laurel Springs. Both systems, built in the 1900s, will be upgraded to new, 8-inch ductile iron main and installed on the following streets:
Camden
- Carman Street from Marlton Avenue to Baird Boulevard
- Bank Street from Carman Street to Mickle Street
- South 24th Street from Marlton Avenue to Federal Street
- South 26th Street from Federal Street to Mickle Street
- Mickle Street from Marlton Avenue to Bank Street
Laurel Springs
- Fairmount Avenue from Stone Road to White Horse Pike
This $1.8 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in these communities. These improvements are part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
Work in Camden began the week of June 2 and is expected to be completed by the end of July 2025. Work in Laurel Springs began in mid-June and is expected to be completed by the end of December 2025. Final street restorations in both communities will take place by the end of 2025.
New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor, Pioneer Pipe Contractors, Inc., is performing the work in both locations. Work hours for both projects will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will continue until project completion. Work outside of these hours is not expected unless required to maintain the project schedule.
Project timelines are subject to change due to a variety of factors including weather and availability of supplies. New Jersey American Water encourages customers to take a few moments to update their contact information and preferences in their MyWater account. Customers must opt in for general alerts to receive local main replacement and other non-emergency notifications via phone call, text or email. Individuals who are not New Jersey American Water account holders but would like to receive alerts and notifications from the company can also sign up by visiting awcodered.com or by texting WATER to 99411.
For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.9 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $1.8 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Camden County. The company will replace over one mile of aging cast iron water main in Camden and Laurel Springs. Both systems, built in the 1900s, will be upgraded to new, 8-inch ductile iron main and installed on the following streets:
Camden
- Carman Street from Marlton Avenue to Baird Boulevard
- Bank Street from Carman Street to Mickle Street
- South 24th Street from Marlton Avenue to Federal Street
- South 26th Street from Federal Street to Mickle Street
- Mickle Street from Marlton Avenue to Bank Street
Laurel Springs
- Fairmount Avenue from Stone Road to White Horse Pike
This $1.8 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in these communities. These improvements are part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
Work in Camden began the week of June 2 and is expected to be completed by the end of July 2025. Work in Laurel Springs began in mid-June and is expected to be completed by the end of December 2025. Final street restorations in both communities will take place by the end of 2025.
New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor, Pioneer Pipe Contractors, Inc., is performing the work in both locations. Work hours for both projects will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will continue until project completion. Work outside of these hours is not expected unless required to maintain the project schedule.
Project timelines are subject to change due to a variety of factors including weather and availability of supplies. New Jersey American Water encourages customers to take a few moments to update their contact information and preferences in their MyWater account. Customers must opt in for general alerts to receive local main replacement and other non-emergency notifications via phone call, text or email. Individuals who are not New Jersey American Water account holders but would like to receive alerts and notifications from the company can also sign up by visiting awcodered.com or by texting WATER to 99411.
For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.9 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.