Paterson, NJ Water Main Break: Residents Face Second Outage in a Week

Recurring Water Main Break in Paterson

• 💧 Residents in Paterson, New Jersey, experienced a second water outage within a week due to another water main break.
• 💡 The latest incident occurred on Wayne Avenue, leaving approximately half a dozen residents without water after it had only recently been restored.

Repair Efforts and System Strain

• 🛠️ Crews worked to repair an 8-inch pipe, which is smaller and easier to fix than the larger pipes that broke on August 8th.
• ⚠️ Officials stated that the system is still being refilled, and such breaks can occur, with potential contributing factors including unauthorized hydrant use.

Ongoing Boil Water Advisory

• 🧪 Despite repairs, a boil water advisory remains in effect for most of Paterson, Prospect Park, Hilden, and North Haledon.
• 🔬 Further testing is required to ensure the safety of the drinking water for these areas.
• 📈 Repairs on the larger pipes from the August 8th break are ongoing, with an expected completion for new pipe installation by Sunday.