Paterson Boil Water Advisory Enters Day 4 After 140-Year-Old Water Main Break

Water Main Break and Advisory

• 💧 A water main break has led to a boil water advisory for over 185,000 residents in Paterson and surrounding areas, now entering its fourth day.
• 📌 The break occurred Friday morning on a 30-inch pipe near Hinchliff Stadium, causing low water pressure or no water for many.

Repair Efforts and Timeline

• 🛠️ Crews have been working around the clock to repair the pipe, described as approximately 140 years old.
• 📈 Officials have made progress by installing a line stop to reduce the leak.
• ⚠️ While repairs might be completed soon, the boil water advisory could remain for several more days as the system is tested for bacteria.

Community Support and Infrastructure

• 🏫 The city opened a comfort zone at John F. Kennedy High School with portable bathrooms and shower trailers over the weekend.
• 🚚 Free water is being distributed at multiple locations throughout the impacted areas.
• 💰 Paterson is in the process of modernizing its infrastructure, having approved an $800 million capital program a few years ago.

Official Updates

• 📢 The Mayor of Paterson and the Passaic Valley Water Commission are scheduled to provide an update on the repairs at noon.