Repairs To Hoboken Water Main Break Could Take Until Late Afternoon

HOBOKEN, NJ — Crews from Suez water have been addressing a broken water main in the southwest corner of Hoboken since early Wednesday morning, but said there was no impact to water service thusfar.

Suez Water Tweeted around 7:30 a.m., about the break at First and Jefferson Streets, "The broken 6” main has been isolated, and there are no impacts to water service in the area."

Fourth Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos said in an email, "Avoid the area if you can. The expectation at this time is that any disruption in water service will be restored by 3 p.m."

He added, "The break was caused by Suez who is conducting testing on connections near the Jersey City/Hoboken border. If you have any questions regarding the break and restoration of service, please contact Chris Halleron at Suez at 201-892-8043. Please share with your neighbors and feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or comments. Councilmanramos4@gmail.com or 201-401-7947."

The city has suffered numerous water main breaks over the years, including while trying to fix the water mains. They're currently engaged in a multimillion dollar project to replace 15 blocks, or 7,000 linear, feet of Hoboken's oldest water mains.

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