New Jersey Boil Water Advisory: Paterson Area Impacted by Water Main Breaks
CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20252 min1,145 views
8 connectionsΒ·12 entities in this videoβWidespread Boil Water Advisory
- π Over 100,000 people in the Paterson, New Jersey area remain under a boil water advisory following three recent water main breaks.
- β οΈ The advisory has extended for 19 days for some residents, causing significant disruption.
Business Impacts
- πββοΈ A hair salon owner reported losing $2,500 to $3,500 in one week due to lack of water, with some customers hesitant to use the water even for services like shampooing.
- πΈ A flower shop owner managed to stay in business by using bottled water transported from home, highlighting the critical need for reliable water supply.
- π Business owners are facing difficulties in filing insurance claims due to a lack of necessary paperwork from local officials.
Water Distribution and Restoration Efforts
- π§ Bottled water is being distributed at the public works department in North Haledon, with the center open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. while supplies last.
- π§ A recent break on Arch and First Streets in Paterson has delayed the restoration of clean water, as hydrants need flushing and the system needs to be cleared of contaminated water.
- β±οΈ Officials from the Pequannock Valley Water Commission hope to lift the advisory within the next week, but acknowledge setbacks.
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