Press Release

For Immediate Release

October 30, 2026

Contact:

Jennifer Rose

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

Email: Jrose@waterburyct.org

Water Main Break on North Main Street; Crews Working to Assess and Prepare for Repairs

(WATERBURY, CT) The City of Waterbury is responding to a 12-inch water main break in the 1100 block of North Main Street, affecting approximately 12 homes and Jonathan E. Reed Elementary School.

Water Department crews are on scene evaluating the break and preparing for repairs. In the meantime, residents in the surrounding area may experience reduced water pressure.

Jonathan E. Reed Elementary School will dismiss students early today at 12:00 p.m. The Central Office of Waterbury Public Schools will be notifying parents and guardians through ParentSquare with additional information regarding the early dismissal.

Because crews are still assessing the break, an estimated time for completion of repairs is not yet available. The city will provide additional updates and further information once the extent of the damage and anticipated repair timeline are determined.