Paterson, NJ Water Main Break: Thousands Affected by Limited Service

New Water Main Break in Paterson

• 💧 A new water main break occurred this weekend in Paterson, New Jersey, impacting thousands with limited or no water service.
• 🛠️ Repair crews are working 24/7 on the 42-inch main located at North First and Arch Streets.

Impacted Areas and Services

• 🗺️ The break primarily affects neighboring Fair Lawn, but a small section of Paterson is also without water.
• ⚠️ A boil water advisory is in effect for some neighboring communities due to the disruption.
• 📉 Residents in Fair Lawn are experiencing low water pressure and must boil water, an inconvenience that has worsened from previous days.

System Age and Rerouting Efforts

• ⏳ The break is separate from a previous one two weeks ago, but the underlying issue is the age of the water system, estimated to be 120 to 140 years old.
• 🌊 Water Commission crews are rerouting water through other parts of the system to restore service while repairs are underway.
• ⚡ Efforts are being made to get water service back to affected areas, with hopes of restoring full flow capacity by this evening.