Water Main Break Disrupts Service in Southern Avalon

Repairs expected to be completed by end of day on Monday

Mar. 2, 2026 at 1:23pm

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An emergency water main break on Dune Drive in the southern end of Avalon, New Jersey will interrupt water service for several blocks on Monday, March 2nd between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Middlesex Water is required to perform repairs on the broken main, which will affect Dune Drive from 72nd to 76th Streets, the beach blocks of 72nd to 75th Streets, and the 200 block of 72nd Street adjacent to Armacost Park.

Why it matters

Water main breaks can be disruptive to residents and businesses, especially in a beach town like Avalon that relies on consistent water service during the peak tourism season. Prompt repairs are necessary to restore normal operations.

The details

Middlesex Water, the local utility provider, will be working to repair the broken water main on Dune Drive in southern Avalon on Monday. The repairs are expected to take place between 8:30am and 3:30pm, during which time water service will be interrupted for the affected areas.

  • The water main break occurred on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.
  • Repairs are scheduled to take place between 8:30am and 3:30pm on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.

The players

Middlesex Water

The local utility provider responsible for repairing the broken water main in Avalon.

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What’s next

Once the repairs are completed on Monday, Middlesex Water expects to have full water service restored to the affected areas.

The takeaway

This water main break highlights the importance of maintaining aging infrastructure in coastal towns like Avalon, where consistent water service is critical to support the local economy and community during the busy tourism season.