Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority

Serving Atlantic City’s Water Needs Since 1980.

upcoming valve exercise and flushing maintenance

The ACMUA will be conducting a valve exercise to ensure proper maintenance of our water system on March 31, 2025. During this period, you may notice temporary changes in water pressure and potential discoloration. While we are working to minimize any impact on end users, there remains a possibility that certain areas may be affected. If you experience discolored or cloudy water, please run a bathtub faucet or outdoor hose bib until the water clears.

The valve exercise itself can take up to 9 days or longer, but flushing activities will continue beyond this period to ensure the system is fully cleared. While these efforts may cause temporary inconvenience, they will not affect the overall quality of safety of your water. Please stay alert for further updates.

For after-hours emergencies, or if you have questions or concerns, please contact our emergency line at (609) 768-3701. We are happy to assist you. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain the safety and reliability of our water system.

Sincerely,

— The ACMUA Team

CODE BLUE ALERT

Atlantic City is under a Code Blue weather alert that began on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. A Code Blue weather alert is warranted when cold temperatures reach freezing or lower, wind chill drops below 0 degrees, or there are ice storms, freezing rain, or heavy snowfall.

With cold weather, pipelines can freeze causing potential breaks and flooding. For more information on how to prevent and protect your pipelines from freezing, please check the linked infographic.

Please take necessary precautions and stay safe in these potentially hazardous conditions. If you experience any leaks or have any concerns or questions, please contact the ACMUA at (609) 345-3315.

New Jersey Statewide Drought Warning

On November 13th, Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette declared New Jersey under a statewide drought warning. With below average precipitation conditions remaining the dominant weather pattern statewide, New Jersey remains in a drought warning. Under this warning, the public is urged to take water conservation measures to lessen the impact of the unprecedented low rainfall. Your cooperation is essential to addressing the ongoing statewide drought conditions. For more information and water conservation tips please check the linked infographic. 

Although there are no customer water restrictions being made at this time by the state, municipalities and/or water systems may impose stricter restrictions based on local conditions. To stay up to date, and for any frequently asked questions refer to njdrought.org. The ACMUA will continue to remain informed and communicate any important updates as we receive them. Thank you for your commitment to this important cause!

Learn More:

prevent frozen pipes: Recommendations to consider

When temperatures reach 32 degrees or lower, consider the possible ways to weatherize your pipes. We recommend:

  • Trying to prevent your pipes from freezing, by letting your faucets drip slowly with cold water to keep water moving and reduce pressure in water pipes.
  • Thawing frozen pipes by running your water as recommended. If the water that comes out from the faucet is a trickle or lower pressure than usual, the water supply is most likely frozen. Make sure to identify the places where exposed pipes run such as along outside a house or through the foundation.
  • Wrapping your pipes to ensure insulation and greatly reduce the risk of unexpected pipe bursts. Make sure to check pipes in attics, basements, and crawl spaces, where temperatures are often the lowest.
Consult with your HVAC Specialist to obtain more information on your pipeline material and how to properly insulate them to prevent leaks. Recommendations are not required. For more tips, check the linked infographic under our Code Blue Alert.
Skip to content