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Paterson, NJ Water Main Break: Boil Advisory Continues for Over 185,000 Residents

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20252 min1,561 views
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Water Main Break and Boil Advisory

  • 💧 A major water main break on Friday has left over 185,000 people in Paterson and surrounding communities without water or with low water pressure.
  • ⚠️ A boil water advisory is in effect for Paterson, Prospect Park, Haledon, and North Haledon, requiring residents to boil water for at least one minute for drinking, showering, and oral hygiene.
  • ⏳ The affected water main is reportedly from the 18th century, and its age, along with a recent earthquake, may have contributed to the break.

Community Response and Support

  • 📍 JFK High School has become a distribution point for bottled water, and temporary shower and restroom facilities have been set up in the parking lot for affected residents.
  • 💰 Businesses are facing significant financial losses, with some estimating costs in the thousands of dollars due to the disruption.
  • 🏥 The Paterson Department of Health and Human Services is requiring businesses to provide handwashing stations and bathrooms to remain operational.

Ongoing Repairs and Outlook

  • 🛠️ Crews have been working non-stop to repair the 30-inch water main located between Hinchcliff Stadium and the Great Falls of Paterson.
  • 🗓️ Officials estimate that the repairs could be completed within the next 24 hours.
  • 📢 The water commission has confirmed that the boil advisory remains in effect for Paterson and Prospect Park.
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