Customers in Silverton Section to Benefit from Improved Service Reliability

Toms River, NJ - Veolia will begin replacing approximately three miles of six-decade-old water mains within the Silverton/Silver Bay areas of Toms River as part of its ongoing infrastructure investment to enhance water service and fire protection. Work is scheduled to begin on or about May 15, 2023. The $3.5 million investment within these communities will enhance the reliability of water service and help ensure a resilient system for the future.

"This project represents continuing investment in Toms River, which allows the company to make crucial enhancements to the water infrastructure," said Jim Mastrokalos, Veolia Mid-State Senior Director of Operations. "Replacing this aging water main installed in the early 1960s with new 6- and 8-inch ductile iron pipe will improve service and build a resilient, sustainable water system that the community can rely on for many years to come."

In addition to these water main upgrades scheduled for Aldo Drive, Cattus Street, Cheryl Drive, Longman Street, Maine Street, Maria Drive, Silver Lagoon Drive and Stephan Avenue, the company will also renew about 300 individual water services. Crews are scheduled to work daily from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

"We anticipate intermittent, temporary parking limitations to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible," Mastrokalos said.- "Veolia will provide ample notification to residents as the project progresses, including when to expect brief, short-term interruptions of water service."

Veolia advises that emergency vehicles will be allowed access during the project and requests that pedestrians and drivers please take caution near the work sites during construction.

The company is expected to complete the project, including milling and paving, by late August with final restoration anticipated by late September, 2023.

Information pertaining to the project will be available on the Veolia website at mywater.veolia.us, as well as VeoliaWaterSJ on Facebook and @VeoliaWaterSJ on Twitter.

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About Veolia: Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

About Veolia North America: A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 400 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com