Boil Water Alert Lifted In Clark

CLARK, NJ — A mandatory boil water advisory was lifted in Clark on Wednesday night after a 48-inch water main broke in Piscataway.

The advisory was lifted around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to New Jersey American Water.

"Water samples tested from the affected area confirm that the water meets all federal and state regulatory standards for drinking water," said NJ American Water.

Residents no longer need to boil their water but should flush household pipes, ice makers, water fountains, etc. prior to using for drinking or cooking using these guidelines:

• Run all cold-water faucets in your home for 3-5 minutes at one time at the highest flow rate that you can without causing splashing or flooding of drains.
• To flush automatic ice makers, make three batches of ice and discard.
• Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines specified in the owner’s manual.
• Run drinking water fountains for one minute at the highest flow rate possible.
• Drain and refill your hot water heater if the temperature is set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit.

For more information and guidelines to flushing household pipes, visit newjerseyamwater.com and select Alerts or call our customer service center at 1-800-272-1325.

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