Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) has begun working in Edison to replace approximately 2.5 miles of older gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping — ensuring a continued safe, clean and reliable gas system well into the future.
The new pipes will improve reliability, reduce the possibility of methane leaks, and enable the installation of excess flow valves on service lines. These valves dramatically reduce gas flow if a pipe is damaged. The elevated pressure of the new gas mains will also provide better support for high-efficiency appliances like furnaces and water heaters.
Beginning on or about July 18, work is taking place Mondays through Saturdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., conditions permitting.
Residents are notified when PSE&G is working in their area by phone, mail, door hangers and Facebook posts. The gas main replacement portion of the work is expected to be complete in October. The paving and street restoration is expected to be completed in November.
Customers can find more information at www.pseg.com/gaswork.