Heavy Muddy Flooding Strikes Hamilton Streets Following Water Main Rupture
On Wednesday afternoon, a huge water main ruptured in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, flooding two residential streets. The rupture sprayed muddy water across roads and into storm drains, endangering adjacent homes and motorists.
Local water utility crews rushed to the breach near Jonathan Drive and Nottingham Way to investigate. Due to the disturbance, the company warned consumers that 100 residences may lose water pressure until repairs are made.
Residents on both sides of the street saw murky water pouring into six storm sewer drains. Witnesses reported a sudden flood that flooded curbs and approached driveways. The discolouration of water generated immediate concerns about silt or contamination entering residents’ water supply.
This incident follows multiple high-impact New Jersey water main collapses in recent weeks. Last month, a 42-inch pipe ruptured in Paterson, prompting boil-water alerts. After another large breach, hundreds of Paramus shoppers were evacuated overnight before the mall reopened.
According to utility officials, Aqua NJ or Trenton Water Works oversee Hamilton Township’s water delivery, therefore the impacted region is in their service area, depending on the address. State and federal agencies regulate water quality, and the municipal government does not operate water services.
Crews are isolating the broken portion and removing leftover water before replacing the damaged piping to restore service and ensure safety. Customers should run cold taps until water clears and monitor water quality for several days. As roadway cleanup begins, utility and township officials will check the system for vulnerabilities that could pose more dangers.
While the flooding is disruptive, officials say quick repairs and public precautions can reduce downstream harm. Residents should be patient, save water, and watch for utility provider pressure restoration and water use advisories.
