Story perspectives
Waterbury Schools Close After Water Main Break, Boil Advisory Issued
9/24/2025
50 7
1 of 1
Story summary
- Waterbury Public Schools closed Wednesday after a 30-inch high-pressure water main on Huntingdon Avenue broke Tuesday.
- Crews worked overnight to repair the main, but severe weather delayed progress; residents are advised to keep bottled water.
- Water flow was restored to residents; boil-water advisory remains.
- Mayor Pernerewski cited aging infrastructure as a factor; plans call for new valves to improve system.
