Keep Boiling Water: Hoboken Still Waiting For DEP Word, Says Suez

HOBOKEN, NJ — As Hoboken ends a third day of businesses and residents having to boil their water following water main breaks, Suez Water said Saturday around 8:40 p.m. that Hoboken and Jersey City residents should continue to boil their water.

[UPDATE: See the latest on the boil-water advisory from midnight Sunday here.]

The city had Tweeted around 6:30 p.m.:

Some residents were boiling mad on Twitter, while one observer wondered how they'd feel if they lived in communities that struggled for years without clean water. And a councilwoman Tweeted this:

Earlier Saturday:

"Even if your water is filtered at home, you must boil your water for one minute and allow it to cool for the following uses," the city said earlier, "drinking, cooking, baking, washing dishes, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets or other consumption. Water does not have to be boiled for showering or washing clothes."

The city had Tweeted these updates Friday:

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"Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause illness and could pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. Water does not have to be boiled for showering or washing clothes," said an earlier advisory.

The city also noted these updates on Friday:

• While flooding has subsided in several areas, there is still flooding in various areas of southwest Hoboken. Flood pumps remain operational and continue to pump out water. Please avoid the area. Towing operations of flooded and abandoned vehicles is still ongoing. If you must travel, please do so through the north end.
• Residents can come to City Hall at 94 Washington St. to fill their own containers with water.
• You should document or photograph your flood-damaged items before discarding, as the city may get reimbursement funds. READ MORE: Hey, Hoboken, Don't Toss Flood-Damaged Items Without Photographing
• Discounted parking at Garage B, Garage D, and the Midtown Garage, has been extended until Friday night at 8 p.m.
• Those seeking a COVID test must make an appointment at www.hobokennj.gov/testing.
• SUEZ will notify customers when the order is lifted. Customers should boil their water before using it for drinking or cooking.
• The damaged aqueduct which supplies the city with water has been repaired. Water main repairs at Second and Clinton streets have been completed.

Earlier Storm Coverage And Photos

The flood-prone mile-square city was still suffering from flooding at numerous intersections Thursday as the city cleaned up after Tropical Depression Ida. Below are photos taken after noon on Thursday. PRIOR COVERAGE: This Time Hoboken's Floods Have Snakes

Meanwhile, weather forecasters were closely tracking the path of Hurricane Larry. Track it here.

(From Wednesday morning: Excessive Rainfall Risk 'High' Due To Coming Storm Ida)

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