Haledon Water Main Breaks: Schools Closed, Residents Without Water Amid Frigid Temperatures

Widespread Water Main Breaks in Haledon

• 💧 Three water main breaks occurred simultaneously in Haledon, New Jersey, due to frigid conditions.
• 🏫 The breaks led to the closure of local schools, impacting students and families.
• 🏠 Some residents were left without running water as a direct result of the infrastructure failures.

Repair Efforts Underway

• 🛠️ Crews worked to address breaks on Aberdine Court, Oxford Street, and Church Street.
• 🚧 The break on Church Street was the largest and most difficult, involving asphalt, cement, and dirt, with crews working to fill the hole.
• ⏳ Repairs on Oxford Street were ongoing, with the hope of completion by the end of the day.

Infrastructure Challenges and Advisories

• 🌡️ The old infrastructure proved no match for the week-long frigid temperatures.
• ⚠️ Residents experiencing valve leaks at home were advised to shut off the valve slightly to manage water spewing out.
• ⚠️ Homes affected by the water main breaks are under a boil water advisory once service is restored.
• 🏘️ Several homes near the Church Street break were confirmed to be without running water.