Trenton Water Works’ filtration plant along the Delaware River was again disrupted by frazil ice, small ice crystals that clogged the intake pipe and forced a temporary shutdown. It marks the second frazil ice-related failure in less than a year and has renewed scrutiny of the utility’s winter preparedness and intake system maintenance.
Suburban mayors criticized Trenton Water Works leadership and described the repeated failures as evidence of deeper operational issues. Officials called for legislative changes to the Water Infrastructure Protection Act that would give the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection greater authority to intervene. Some municipal leaders also raised the possibility of creating a separate regional water utility, citing ongoing service disruptions and repeated conservation advisories.
Read the full story at the Jersey Vindicator: https://jerseyvindicator.org/2025/12/18/bad-comedy-show-mayors-blast-trenton-water-works-as-ice-jams-cripple-plant-again
