Hoboken Water Main Break: Crews Restoring Connection With Jersey City

Crews were deployed Sunday morning to restore Hoboken’s water connection with the Jersey City supply. As a result of the switch from the company’s interconnection in Weehawken to the Jersey City water supply, Hoboken customers may experience some discolored water during the emergency operation.

All water quality testing was completed Saturday evening after repairs were completed to the water main that connects the Jersey City water supply with Hoboken. No boil water advisory is in effect.

According to Suez Water, residents should wait until the water runs clear before drinking or washing clothes or dishes.

The following measures are recommended at this time for residents of Hoboken should they experience discolored water:

• Run water faucets for 3-5 minutes to flush the service connection and interior plumbing.
• Empty and clean automatic ice makers and water chillers.
• Drain and refill hot water heaters if the temperature is set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Run water softener/cartridge filters through a regeneration cycle or other procedures recommended by the product manufacturer.

Residents may have experienced minor fluctuation of water pressure this morning.

Roads in southwest Hoboken will reopen once repairs are complete.