Press Release

For Immediate Release

October 2, 2025

Contact:

Jennifer Rose

Press Secretary, Office of Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr.

Email: Jrose@waterburyct.org

City of Waterbury Announces End of Boil Water Advisory

(WATERBURY) The City of Waterbury is announcing that the boil water advisory issued on September 24th has been lifted, effective immediately.

At 3:00 p.m. today, the City was informed that all 12 distribution samples collected from the water system yesterday tested negative for the presence of Total Coliform. Test results will be made available for residents to review on the City of Waterbury website at www.waterburyct.org.

The advisory was issued as a precautionary measure following a water main break on Huntingdon Avenue. Residents who experienced low pressure or a temporary loss of water service on Wednesday, September 24, or Monday, September 29, were directly affected.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our residents, businesses, and institutions during this advisory, said Mayor Paul Pernerewski. Our Water Department crews worked around the clock to restore service and ensure the safety of our water system.

Crews continue to work on the Huntingdon Avenue main repair, which is expected to take several more days. There is currently no water loss in Waterbury or Watertown, and the city is operating under normal conditions thanks to a bypass line installed by the Water Department.

Residents no longer need to boil water before use. The city encourages residents to flush household plumbing by running cold water taps for a few minutes and to discard any ice made during the advisory period.

Click here for a copy of the Regional Water Authority Analytical Report 10-2-25

For additional information, residents may contact the Water Department at (203) 574-8258 visit www.waterburyct.org.