Hoboken Faces Second Water Main Break, Boil Water Advisory Issued

Second Water Main Break in Hoboken

• 💧 A second water main break occurred in Hoboken, impacting residents with low to no water pressure.
• 📌 The break involved an 8-inch main on 9th Street between Garden and Bloomfield Streets.
• 🛠️ Crews have isolated the affected main and are working on repairs.

Newark Street Water Main Incident

• 🌊 A separate, earlier water main break on Newark Street involved a 12-inch main.
• ⚠️ This incident led to a boiled water advisory being issued for all Hoboken residents.
• 🚚 Massive amounts of water and mud were observed in the area surrounding the Newark Street break.

Roadway Repairs and Impact

• 🚧 Both water main break locations, nine blocks apart, have resulted in gaping holes in the roads.
• 🏗️ Extensive roadway repairs will be necessary after the water main issues are resolved.
• ⏳ Residents can expect continued disruptions due to ongoing repair work on both mains and the affected streets.