U.S.
New Jersey American Water Concludes Temporary Treatment Change in Water Treatment Plants Serving Coastal Part of the State
On the week of April 13, New Jersey American Water will complete its scheduled routine treatment change and resume using chloramines at its Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and its Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune. These plants serve New Jersey American Water customers in portions of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
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