Update: Hoboken Has Water Again and Roads Are Open, City Officials Say

Hoboken’s Thanksgiving week water main crisis may finally be trickling to an end.

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On Sunday afternoon, city officials issued the following alert:

“Water service has been fully restored to the entire City of Hoboken, and roads in southwest Hoboken have been reopened to traffic. The water supply has been tested and is safe for consumption. There may be discoloration of the water for a short time, but there is no boil water advisory for Hoboken. Water pressure has been restored to normal levels.”

Officials continued:

“Hoboken is now receiving its full water supply through the repaired water main via Jersey City and is no longer receiving water through the backup Weehawken connection.”

In addition, city officials updated residents about several other complications that arose from the water main break that left thousands in the city without hydro last week.

TRAFFIC AND STREET CLOSURES

“The roads surrounding the repaired water main in Hoboken have been reopened to normal traffic as of Sunday afternoon,” city officials stated. “Full milling and paving of the affected streets will occur at a later date.”

BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED

The earlier boil water advisory in Hoboken was lifted on Tuesday afternoon, officials reminded residents.

• See related article: Hoboken Gets Back To Business After Citywide Water Disaster

POTENTIAL FOR WATER DISCOLORATION

“Water may be temporarily discolored for a short time due to the switch back from the Weehawken backup system to the Jersey City water supply,” officials stated. “The discoloration is caused by high levels of naturally occurring minerals in the water and a buildup of harmless sediment. The water has been fully tested and is safe for consumption.”

SUEZ Water issued a series of recommendations for residents who have concerns about discolored water, which can be seen here.

GARBAGE AND PARKING

Garbage pickup and recycling will resume as normal on Monday in the area, officials stated.

All alternate side parking regulations will be in effect on Monday, Nov 30.

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