Township
of
Livingston,
NJ
357
South Livingston Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039-3994
Phone (973) 992-5000
Fax (973) 535-7967
DIVISION OF WATER/SEWER
357 South Livingston Ave.
Phone 973 535-7951
Fax 973 535-1869; 973 535-1601
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT
Q. I recently had work done by a plumber and now the water is cloudy and looks like skim milk. What do I do?
A. That condition is normally caused by air pockets in the line and the remedy is to let the faucets run briefly (approximately one minute).
Air pockets in the line create the white water; if you see discolored water - anything from brown to rust to yellow, DO NOT USE HOT WATER! Let the cold water run. This discolored water is from the iron content that was disturbed from the main pipe in the middle of the roads.
Q. What is the hardness of our water?
A. 13 GPG (grains per gallon)Q. Does the Township add fluoride to the water?
A. No. The water does contain some fluoride that is found naturally.
Q. Does our water come from the East Orange Water Reserve?
A. Overall, no. Most of the water comes from our own wells which are spread throughout the Township and are interconnected. So, if there is a problem with one well, you still have access and volume. Water pressure may be affected during times of high usage. Water pressure levels could temporarily change.