Paterson Under Boil Water Advisory After Massive Water Main Break Near Hinchcliffe Stadium

Water Main Break and Its Impact

• 💧 A massive water main break occurred early this morning near Hinchcliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey.
• ⚠️ The incident has led to a boil water advisory for the entire city of Paterson.
• 📉 Residents in the Hillcrest and Northside areas are experiencing low to no water pressure.

Emergency Response and Repair Efforts

• 🚨 Emergency services and the P County emergency management were alerted via 911 calls reporting service outages.
• 🛠️ Crews are working to isolate and repair a 30-inch water line, which is a significant undertaking due to the high flow.
• 📈 Officials have managed to reduce the leak by half, and some areas have reported an increase in water pressure.
• ⏳ Restoration of service is anticipated to take until late today or tomorrow.

Community Impact and Support

• 🏟️ A baseball game scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to the water main break.
• 💧 Free water distribution is being offered at Hinchcliffe Stadium, beginning at 12:30 PM, to help mitigate the inconvenience for residents.
• 🌊 The leak is described as a 10 ft deep hole where water is spouting from under the ground, creating a large pond-like area.