Boil Water Advisory Issued After NJ Water Main Break

A major 30-inch water main break in Paterson, Prospect Park, North Haledon, and Haledon, New Jersey, has led to a boil water advisory, with repairs expected to last another 24 to 36 hours. Residents in these New Jersey communities are experiencing low or no water pressure and discolored water, and must boil tap water or use bottled water until the advisory is lifted following water quality testing. Local officials have provided portable bathrooms, shower stations, and free bottled water to assist affected residents during the disruption. The Passaic Valley Water Commission is collaborating with neighboring utilities to restore service and improve water flow. Separately, Oswego, New York, continues to face a boil water advisory and water conservation request due to a water main break and ongoing repairs. Both incidents highlight the vulnerability of aging water infrastructure and the hardships faced by impacted residents.