Paterson Boil Water Advisory Continues for Fourth Day Amid Repairs

Paterson Water Main Break and Advisory

• 💧 Nearly 185,000 customers in Paterson, New Jersey, are under a boil water advisory, now in its fourth day.
• 🛠️ The advisory follows a water main break that occurred on Friday morning, with crews working non-stop on repairs.
• 📍 Crews have been working to fix the main but have yet to isolate the exact spot where the break occurred.

Impact on Residents and Services

• 🚿 Several groups have set up portable showers and restrooms for residents who have lost water service at home.
• 🏞️ The break also affects parts of neighboring Prospect Park.
• 🔄 Other nearby communities on the same system are temporarily drawing water from different sources.

Timeline and Next Steps

• ⏰ The city originally aimed to have water service restored by yesterday morning.
• 🗓️ Officials, including the Paterson mayor, are expected to provide an update at noon today.
• 🧪 Even after water pressures are restored, a boil water advisory can remain in effect for another day due to necessary sampling and flushing procedures.
• 📦 Coordination has been underway to distribute bottled water to affected neighbors.