Boil Water Advisory Issued In Edison, 8 Towns Following Leak

EDISON, NJ - New Jersey American Water on Tuesday issued a boil water advisory to customers in several towns including Edison.

The advisory was issued following a loss of water pressure from a transmission main leak along Possumtown Road in Piscataway.

The following towns have been affected:

• Clark
• Dunellen
• Edison
• Green Brook
• Linden
• Middlesex
• Piscataway
• Roselle
• South Plainfield

The company is coordinating with local and county officials to provide bottled water on Tuesday. The following sites will be providing water:

• 495 Sidney Road, Piscataway from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4000 Hadley Road, South Plainfield from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 100 New Market Road, Dunellen, near the Dunellen Library from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• The borough of Middlesex is handing out free bottles of water at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Dunellen train station for all Middlesex borough residents. Must show ID

American Water said that the leaking transmission main has been mostly isolated and water pressure is being restored in the system. As water pressure begins to return, customers may see discoloration of water.

If this occurs, customers should allow a cold water tap in the lowest part of their home to run until it's clear before collecting it to boil for consumption. Customers are still being instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute before using it.

Until further notice, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, preparing foods, mixing baby formula, food, juices, or drinks; washing vegetables and fruit; cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and washing dishes.

NJ American Water said that the boil water advisory has been issued as a precaution until testing of the water confirms that it is safe. This may take up to 48 hours.

Updates, including additional bottled water distribution sites, will be posted on the company website and on the company’s Facebook page, @njamwater. For any questions, contact: 1-800-272-1325.