North Haledon Residents Cope with Water Main Break After Nearly a Week

Impact of Paterson Water Main Break

• 💧 Residents in North Haledon, Prospect Park, and Haledon have been without running water for nearly a week due to a water main break in Paterson.
• 🚽 For residents like Lisa Neretti, daily life has become challenging, with difficulties in basic tasks such as using the bathroom and dealing with accumulating dirty clothes.
• 💸 The lack of running water has also led to increased expenses, with one resident spending $156 on pre-made food.

Official Updates and Progress

• 🗣️ Officials have repeatedly stated that water is expected to be restored within 12 to 36 hours, but this timeline has not been met.
• 🚧 While the majority of Paterson residents now have water, areas outside Paterson, including North Haledon and Haledon, are reportedly in worse shape.
• 🛠️ Efforts are underway to provide water to affected residents, but progress outside Paterson has been slow.

Community Support and Resources

• 🚿 The North Haledon Police Department has set up a portable shower system, which has seen unexpectedly high usage.
• 🚰 Residents can also obtain water from the police station, which has a well.
• 🤝 Police officers have been hand-delivering water to seniors in North Haledon.