Water Main Break Forces Temporary Closure of D’Amelio’s Italian Eatery
D'Amelio's Italian Eatery in Waterbury temporarily closed due to a water main break that affected hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses. Although water service has been restored, a boil water order remains in effect. The restaurant lost potential revenue…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 3, 2026 —
D’Amelio’s Italian Eatery, a restaurant located in Waterbury, experienced a temporary closure following a significant water main break. The incident impacted water service for hundreds of thousands of residents and numerous businesses throughout the area.
While water service has since been restored to the affected areas, a boil water order remains in effect. This precautionary measure requires water to be boiled before consumption until testing confirms its safety.
The closure resulted in a loss of potential revenue for D’Amelio’s Italian Eatery. The restaurant highlighted its reliance on regular business operations to provide support for its staff.
In response to the widespread disruption, the city of Waterbury is actively distributing free bottled water to residents. This measure is in place while water samples are undergoing comprehensive testing to ensure the integrity of the water supply.
The cause of the water main break and the full extent of the impact on businesses and infrastructure are currently under investigation. Further updates are expected as water sample results become available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jenny Yeh on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.
