Temporary Water Shutoff Planned in Avalon, NJ

Water service to be disrupted near 38th Street and Dune Drive on March 23rd

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:17pm

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Middlesex Water Company will be shutting down the water system in the vicinity of 38th Street and Dune Drive in Avalon, New Jersey on Monday, March 23rd as part of an ongoing utility reconstruction project. Avalon's contractor, South State, will be installing a new water main at that intersection, impacting properties in the surrounding area.

Why it matters

This temporary water shutoff is necessary for critical infrastructure upgrades in the Avalon community, but will disrupt service for residents and businesses in the affected area during the work.

The details

The water shutoff will impact properties on Dune Drive between 37th-41st streets, 38th Street from Ocean Drive to First Avenue, and potentially the side streets between 37th and 41st streets between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive. Notices have been hand delivered by South State to affected property owners. If all of the work cannot be done on Monday, water service will be turned on again in the evening and turned off on Tuesday to allow the installation to be completed.

  • The water shutoff will occur on Monday, March 23rd.
  • If the work cannot be completed on Monday, water service will be turned on again in the evening and turned off on Tuesday.

The players

Middlesex Water Company

The utility company that will be shutting down the water system as part of the infrastructure project.

South State

Avalon's contractor that will be installing the new water main at the intersection of 38th Street and Dune Drive.

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The takeaway

This temporary water shutoff is a necessary inconvenience for Avalon residents and businesses as the community undergoes critical infrastructure upgrades to its water system.