another government and union failure they knew about the problem in AUGUST
what nonsense cut the incompetent govt in half

Aberdeen gets water from 3 different water utilities, yet they don't specify who has to boil and who does not. A little clarity would go a long way!

Nice spin, Dan; but has it dawned on you that the small gov't/anti-union members of Congress have dragged their feet on major infrastructure programs? This is a perfect example of how events on the ground can make rigid ideology and politics look silly.

Just what we DON'T need...more HOT AIR, especially from Trenton.

This is a failure of municipal and county governnent - no spin needed- who did not act to both correct a problem or address a potential (well here it is folk) right in beginning I'd a summer season and THE FINANCIAl life line of seasonal business
Shame on you all and apox on your respective political houses

tell the exaulted king of new jersey to visit with a tractor trailer full of bottled water. tell him to leave his helicopter and his 130 MPH SUV entourage home.

I don't need to hear from Christie about this. Let me hear from the water company. Christie can keep golfing.

NJ American Water knew quit some time ago this would eventually break down.. Just like every other major Utility the "wait until it breaks" mentality comes into play.. The almighty dollar strikes again.... I agree with Kevin. Who needs Christie to congest the area more to tell us what we already know ... NJAWC should be the ones updating us through reverse 911 , radio, tv, or whatever other means needed to keep us informed..

the article says that a list of 22 towns was released, but you listed only 21 towns, with Shrewsbury being named twice..

Unless he's bringing in the Army Corps of Engineers to immediately correct the problem, please stay away. We have enough traffic issues to deal with without him and his entourage.

It's pretty ironic that NJ American Water keeps sending me literature asking me to pay them to insure my house against waterline breaks! What were they thinking?

American Water is investor owned. Guess they don't like to keep up with infrastructure.
Would be interesting to know who the investor are.

Ok where is the update.......lets go

Ok where is the update...........lets go!

The bridge was in need of repair before this! Now we have a serious problem. The ball was really dropped.

This bridge has been damaged since Hurricane Irene last August, yet, apparently, no attempt was made to repair it. Now, on a holiday weekend, when the temperature is in the nineties, the bridge fails and thousands of customers are inconvenienced. This was an avoidable event. The company and it's officials should face the conquences for failing to meet their responsibilities to the public!

I don't know who's at fault but I can tell you this, the water company and the township knew something was up. How do I know? Because all of them were just out there last month looking over the situation. And how did they know to go look? Because last years hurricane destroyed everything around that dam including homes. Now we need to wonder just how safe the road bridge is to drive over. Get ready for a hike in your water bill. I mean, who else do you think is going to pay for it. One more thing, instead of the state helping to fund private enterprise in solar electric that will cost us higher electric through hidden utility bill taxes, spend the money on this project. And for the idiot that talk about congress not funding for infrastructure, look no farther than Obamas Stimulus Bill. Shovel $ hit ready. Maybe we should forget all this nonsense of depending on social development and redevelopment and go back to well water and septic. Might as well because as soon as the states and country go bankrupt, we'll be left to defend for ourselves anyways.

Looking at photos of the "bridge" that the pipes went over, that was an accident waiting to happen. The wait until it breaks attitude is pervasive in our society, not just in big corporations. Life will go on.......

Information and financial stats on American Water (NYSE:AWK) here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Water_(company)
https://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NYSE:AWK

The best is its not even njaw fixing the pipes its a outside contractor who are union who do you think is going to pay for that

If you get sick from drinking the water (before boiling) don't look to Christie to let you get affordable healthcare!

This bridge problem was KNOWN for a year, yet nothing was done about it. Thanks Christie and American water!! suffer you idots , Christie will take care of his Millionaire friends! If this were in Navasink where Bon Jovi has his Bee farm It would have been taken care of!! Vote out this FAT ???????????

I am very concerned about the lack of information for people with health concerns. I am dependent on others for assistance and currently have no aide. I have indwelling medical equipment that must remain sterile. It is imperative that I have clean water to wash my hands. I've tried to find out more information specifically for my needs but have been unable to get any information for those with special needs. Unfortunately I am left to wonder how best to care for myself.

Mary Lynn, maybe you could call your local Police Department or Health Department for some answers. Good Luck!

Mary, I would call Riverview Hospital and/or your police department who will hook you up to he first aid who may have answers for you or get you some clean water.
What town are you in?

The state and or water company should deliver water locally....to our home, town office or local supermarkets should have vouchers. Why should I have to drive 30 to 40 minutes one way, especially in near 100 degree temperatures ! This is very unfair.

I think only delivering to the elderly and disabled would be fair...able willing bodies shouldnt complain