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Plainsboro Township, located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, receives its water primarily through New Jersey American Water, which serves many communities in central New Jersey. The township’s water infrastructure has developed significantly since its incorporation in 1919, evolving from primarily well-based systems to a more comprehensive municipal water supply network that serves its approximately 23,000 residents. Plainsboro’s water system includes connections to regional water treatment facilities and distribution networks that ensure reliable service to residential, commercial, and research facilities in the area, including the Princeton Forrestal Center and the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro.

The township’s water supply comes from a combination of surface water and groundwater sources. Surface water is primarily drawn from the Delaware & Raritan Canal, which is part of the larger Delaware River watershed managed by the New Jersey Water Supply Authority. This canal system, constructed in the 1830s, has been transformed from a transportation waterway to a critical water supply infrastructure serving central New Jersey communities. Groundwater resources in the region are drawn from the Potomac-Raritan-Magothy aquifer system, which provides supplemental water during peak demand periods.

Water quality in Plainsboro Township is monitored in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act standards, with regular testing for contaminants and public reporting through annual Consumer Confidence Reports. The township has invested in infrastructure improvements over the years, including water main replacements, pump station upgrades, and water conservation initiatives. As part of the broader Middlesex County water management strategy, Plainsboro coordinates with regional authorities on watershed protection, stormwater management, and sustainable water use practices to ensure long-term water security for its growing population and expanding commercial base.