Paterson Water Main Break: Boil Water Advisory Could Last Through Weekend

Water Main Break and Repair Efforts

• 💧 A significant 30-inch water main break occurred early Friday morning in Paterson, New Jersey, near Hinchcliffe Stadium.
• 🛠️ Crews worked for over 15 hours to repair the ruptured main, facing challenges due to its location on a steep hill in a wooded area.
• 📈 Progress has been made, with water pressure beginning to increase in some areas and some residents regaining water service.

Impact on Residents and Businesses

• ⚠️ A boil water advisory is in effect for all of Paterson and Prospect Park, and is expected to remain in place for several days, potentially through the weekend.
• 😥 Residents expressed desperation for water, lining up for supplies and facing difficulties with basic necessities like showering and cooking.
• 💼 Businesses, such as hairdressers, were impacted, requiring them to bring water from home to continue operations.

Ongoing Situation

• 🗓️ City officials have stated it is unclear when the water main will be fully repaired, but the advisory is likely to continue until Monday.
• 🌃 Repair work continued into the night as crews aimed to restore water service to affected areas.