Passaic County Water Main Break: 200,000 Under Boil Advisory, Repair Efforts Underway

Water Main Break and Advisory

• 💧 A significant 30-inch water main break occurred early Friday morning, impacting nearly 200,000 people in Passaic County.
• ⚠️ Residents in Paterson, Prospect Park, Haledon, and North Haledon have been under a boil water advisory for five days.
• 📉 Customers are experiencing low or no water pressure, with some reporting no pressure since Friday.

Repair Efforts and Timeline

• 🛠️ Crews have been working around the clock to address the break, and they have successfully isolated the leak.
• 📈 Repairs are currently underway, and officials anticipate a gradual improvement in water pressure.
• 🗓️ However, it may take until late this week or even into next week before normal water service is fully restored.

Community Impact and Support

• 🥤 Residents are struggling to obtain sufficient water for daily needs, with some resorting to purchasing bottled water and using it for basic functions like flushing toilets.
• 🚿 A comfort station with bathrooms and showers will be available for residents daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to help mitigate the lack of running water.