Waterbury Residents Get Access to Bottled Water After Major Water Main Break
Waterbury, Connecticut, faced a significant challenge when a water main break left over 100,000 residents without water. However, the city sprang into action, ensuring residents had access to essential water supplies.
The city set up water distribution points at two locations: Municipal Stadium (1200 Watertown Avenue) and Crosby High School (300 Pierpont Road). These points of distribution were open from 9 a.m. on Sunday until 5 p.m., or until the supply was depleted. For those who couldn't reach these locations by car, St. Vincent de Paul (114 Benedict Street) also provided water.
The mayor's office was prepared for the possibility of snow and continued distribution throughout the day. The Connecticut National Guard played a crucial role, supporting the water pickup locations and assisting with warehouse operations and water distribution.
The United Way of Waterbury, Bozzuto's, and Dasani Coca-Cola Northeast delivered a combined four truckloads of bottled water on Saturday. An additional ten truckloads were on their way from Pennsylvania, to be split between the two distribution points. The city was actively sourcing all available bottled water throughout Connecticut.
The Emergency Operations Center remained fully operational, with state officials supporting the city's emergency services and distribution efforts. Residents with questions or seeking more information were encouraged to call 311, where staff were available to assist. The city promised to provide updates as repairs progressed and additional water supplies arrived.
Despite the crisis, the community's response was swift and efficient, ensuring that residents had access to water, even in challenging circumstances.
