Water Main Breaks Disrupt Florham Park Neighborhood

Townsend Drive residents face access and water issues after multiple breaks on Thursday

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A series of water main breaks on Townsend Drive in Florham Park, New Jersey left the street impassable in parts and caused some residents to lose access to their driveways and experience issues with water and water pressure on Thursday morning.

Why it matters

Water main breaks can significantly disrupt a local community, causing property damage, transportation challenges, and service outages. Prompt response and repair by the Water Department is crucial to restoring normal operations for affected residents.

The details

The Florham Park Water Department responded to three separate water main breaks on Townsend Drive on Thursday morning. The breaks made parts of the street impassable and caused some residents to lose access to their driveways. Additionally, some residents experienced issues with their water supply and water pressure as a result of the infrastructure failures.

  • The water main breaks occurred on Thursday morning.

The players

Florham Park Water Department

The local government agency responsible for maintaining and repairing the water infrastructure in Florham Park, New Jersey.

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What’s next

The Water Department is working to repair the broken water mains and restore normal service to the affected Townsend Drive residents.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of proactive infrastructure maintenance and the need for swift response when unexpected water main breaks occur in order to minimize disruption to the local community.