Overview

• Crews finished work Monday evening after a planned late-afternoon shutdown that lasted about six hours.
• The city installed a bypass and air release valves, with a permanent valve swap expected in the coming days without additional service interruptions, according to the mayor.
• Customers who lost pressure must continue boiling water until bacteriological testing confirms the supply is safe.
• During construction some residents experienced low pressure or no service, while schools stayed open as planned.
• Officials estimate the response will cost $500,000 to $600,000, paid from Waterbury’s water enterprise fund.