Wakefield Place near Central Avenue, Caldwell NJGoogle Maps
Monday, Sept. 6, 2021
The Caldwell Police, Caldwell DPW and Caldwell Water Department are currently at the scene of a Water Main Break which started at about 11:45am on Wakefield Place, near Central Avenue.
How Long To Repair?
- Water breaks take 4 to 8 hours to repair
What to Do After a Water Main Break is Repaired
- You will probably notice red murky water from your tap
- Open all cold water taps and allow water to run until clear for at least 2 to 10 minutes
- Then turn on hot water tap until it is hot
- Wait 2 hours: turn on hot water again; this ensures your hot water tank is clear
- Ideally: Run washing machine for 2 cycles with detergent to clean the unit
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What is a Water Main?
- A primary underground water pipe that connects a home or business to its town's water distribution system
What Causes a Water Main Break?
Age
- All materials wear out over time
Freezing Temperatures:
- When the ground freezes, it tightens around the pipe which puts pressure on it, resulting in a crack.
- The water inside of the pipe can freeze, creating outward pressure, cracking the pipe
Hot Temperatures:
- Metal expands when it is heated, which can result in cracking
- The ground dries out and pulls away from the pipe, which causes the pipe to shift when water is pumped through it, and the movement can result in cracking
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Is Your Pipe About to Break?
Inside Your Home: Listen and look out for:
- Hissing or popping noises which could be from low water pressure
- Unusual sounds coming from pipes or faucets
- Water seeping into a room
- Water flowing slowly through tap water
- Water appearing dirty or rusty
Outside Your Home: Listen and look out for:
- Sidewalk or road sinking
- Water gushing from the ground
- Water seeping or pooling out of the ground
- Unexplained wet or soggy ground and grass area
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