The utility is undergoing two major water main projects — one that started this week and the other beginning next week — to upgrade aging cast-iron water lines, fire hydrants and other service lines.

A total of $41,000 was awarded to five organizations that are engaged in sustainability projects to improve water source protection or watershed protection.

Mayor Victor Carstarphen commended the utility company for its contributions, calling it “a catalyst for tangible transformation" in the city.

Projects included $161.5 million to install more than 71 miles of main to replace and rehabilitate aging pipes.

The work is scheduled to begin March 7 in Northfield and Pleasantville.

This Borough of Bound Brook serves approximately 2,900 customers, most of whom already receive water service from the new owner.

The company will upgrade an aging 6-inch vitrified clay wastewater pipe that dates back to the 1920s with new 8-inch PVC main.

The site, which will be completed in November 2022, will have approximately 19,780 square feet of office and administrative space and approximately 28,925 feet of garage and warehouse space.