Water Service Restored for Paterson Residents Amidst Ongoing Delays in Nearby Communities

Water Service Restoration in Paterson

• 💧 Mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, announced that all residents should now have water service restored after 7 days without it.

Ongoing Water Issues in Haledon and North Haledon

• ⏳ Residents in Haledon and North Haledon are still without water service, with no clear timeline for restoration.
• 🗣️ Frustration is high among residents, with one recounting a 5-minute phone call where they confirmed the lack of water.
• 🤝 The water main break in Paterson impacted these nearby communities because the Manchester Utility Authority (MUA), which services Haledon and North Haledon, buys water from the Pequest Valley Water Commission.

Concerns Over Water Supply Infrastructure

• ❓ Residents are questioning the wisdom of relying on neighbors for water supply, especially given the aging infrastructure.
• 💬 Concerns were raised about the continuous degradation of iron pipes due to rust and the need for preventative measures.
• ⚠️ Officials described the situation as an "unprecedented event" and "uncharted waters," noting the system had never been completely empty before.

Business Operations and Boil Water Advisories

• 🍽️ Businesses like Jim G's bar are incurring costs, such as renting water tanks, to continue operations and serve customers.
• 🚫 MUA officials emphasized that even if other water utilities lift boil water advisories, these advisories do not apply to Haledon or North Haledon due to their separate water systems.