South River Public Works

03/02/2023

Due to fire hydrant repairs taking place on McPherson Street, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Repairs will be taking place today, March 2nd between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Running your cold water for several minutes as well as flushing your toilets once or twice may clear up any discoloration in some cases. If experiencing discolored water, avoid doing laundry until the color returns to normal.

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South River Public Works

02/21/2023

Due to emergency water main break repairs taking place on Levinson Avenue, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. In addition, residents in the immediate area may lose water service during the repair process. Repairs will begin shortly and are anticipated to be completed by 2:00 PM this afternoon.

Running your cold water for several minutes as well as flushing your toilets once or twice may clear up any discoloration in some cases. If experiencing discolored water, avoid doing laundry until the color returns to normal.

Please monitor NIXLE text and email alerts for any updates. For information on how to subscribe, visit southriverpd.org/social-media

South River Public Works

02/15/2023

REMINDER: Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents' Day. Normal schedules resume on Tuesday, February 21st.

02/06/2023

The 2023 South River Calendar & Recycling Guide is hot off the presses, courtesy of South River Public Works! Download a digital copy at www.southrivernj.org or pick up a copy at one of the locations listed.

02/02/2023

02/01/2023

01/26/2023

Due to a damaged utility pole and wires on Pettit Avenue, residences in the immediate area are experiencing a power outage. As repairs are being made, additional residences may briefly lose power.

Repairs are expected to be completed this afternoon.

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South River Public Works

01/25/2023

2023 free rabies clinic - open to ALL residents of Middlesex County. Please consider bringing a donation of unopened cat or kitten food to support South River's Trap-Neuter-Return program. Visit southrivernj.org for more details.

01/24/2023

The borough has established new Facebook and Instagram pages

South River is now on social media! Help spread the word by sharing this post on your pages and in your stories!

12/15/2022

12/15/2022

11/14/2022

Photos from South River Public Works's post

11/09/2022

The South River Water Department's 2022 FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING program will commence on Monday, October 31st and end on November 17th.
During hydrant flushing, there may be a decrease in water pressure as well as a discoloration in the water. This is not harmful and will not affect the safety of the water for drinking and sanitation purposes. If discoloration occurs, run your cold water for several minutes and flush your toilets once or twice to clear your lines. All residents are urged not to do laundry while hydrant flushing is taking place in their neighborhood.

11/08/2022

DEVOE STREET AREA
Emergency Water Main Repairs will be taking place on Wednesday, November 9th. Work will be done between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm. Residents in other areas of the Borough may get low water pressure and/or discolored water.

11/04/2022

11/03/2022

The South River Water Department's 2022 FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING program will commence on Monday, October 31st and end on November 17th.
During hydrant flushing, there may be a decrease in water pressure as well as a discoloration in the water. This is not harmful and will not affect the safety of the water for drinking and sanitation purposes. If discoloration occurs, run your cold water for several minutes and flush your toilets once or twice to clear your lines. All residents are urged not to do laundry while hydrant flushing is taking place in their neighborhood.

10/28/2022

GEORGE STREET AREA
Emergency Water Main Repairs will be taking place on Monday, October 31st and Tuesday, November 1st. Work will be done between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm each day. Residents in other areas of the Borough may get low water pressure and/or discolored water.

10/26/2022

10/24/2022

The South River Water Department's 2022 FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING program will commence on Monday, October 31st and end on November 17th.
During hydrant flushing, there may be a decrease in water pressure as well as a discoloration in the water. This is not harmful and will not affect the safety of the water for drinking and sanitation purposes. If discoloration occurs, run your cold water for several minutes and flush your toilets once or twice to clear your lines. All residents are urged not to do laundry while hydrant flushing is taking place in their neighborhood.

10/05/2022

09/13/2022

09/13/2022

08/29/2022

08/23/2022

08/11/2022

Do You Really Understand Your Recycling Program? (Questions Answered) | Recycle Coach

Do You Really Understand Your Recycling Program? (Questions Answered) | Recycle Coach

We will help you sift through the challenges and myths about recycling by answering common questions about your recycling program.

08/04/2022

07/22/2022

A Message from Mayor John Krenzel from South River Police Department : Nixle

A Message from Mayor John Krenzel from South River Police Department : Nixle

 A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR JOHN KRENZEL As you are aware, it is hot. We are in a heat wave with high temperatures and high humidity. You are asked to look in on your neighbors, ...

07/22/2022

RECYCLING UPDATE FOR 7-21-22 COLLECTION
The streets highlighted in yellow were not completed yesterday (7/21/22) due to the extreme heat. These streets are set for recovery today.

06/28/2022

06/24/2022

Please see the letter we received from IWA (formerly Solterra) regarding the current situation with the recycling collection.

06/24/2022

Shred Event / Food Drive - Saturday, June 25th

06/23/2022

06/14/2022

06/10/2022

06/09/2022

05/27/2022

**RECYCLING COLLECTION UPDATE**

A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (South River Public Works)

The Borough of South River has been notified that Solterra did not complete the below listed streets on today's recycling route. The streets that were not collected today will instead be picked up tomorrow, May 27th.

- Pulawski Avenue
- West Grochowiak Street
- Joseph Street
- Grove Street
- Franklin Street
- Paul Avenue
- Frank Street
- Raritan Avenue
- Wilson Avenue

Residents of these streets should leave their recyclables at the curb tonight for pick up tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow's normally scheduled recycling route will still be collected as normal.

The South River Recycling Center located at 9 Ivan Way will be open on Saturday between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM should residents wish to drop off their recyclable materials.

05/20/2022

We are aware of the power outage. A pole was struck on Obert Street. Our crew is on scene and will restore power as quickly as possible.

05/20/2022