Weeklong Water Emergency Ends In Montclair; Testing Will Continue

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A weeklong state of emergency ended in Montclair on Friday after a major water main break wreaked havoc in several North Jersey towns.

Mayor Sean Spiller released a video message with the latest update, sharing the good news that the local state of emergency declared on Oct. 8 has been lifted. Under that order, Montclair residents were asked to avoid any “non-essential use of water” and use water “only when absolutely necessary.” There was no boil water advisory issued in the township.

“As of today, that line is fully restored and operational,” Spiller said, adding that the water has been tested and complies with all safety requirements.

“We will continue to do testing of the water that they are providing on our end, and if anything were to change, we would issue a boil water alert as needed,” he said.

“I'm always proud to be a Montclair resident and serve as your mayor,” Spiller concluded. “But this past week has shown how deep our commitment to this community runs with so many residents and businesses stepping up because of all of you. The state of our township is strong. And I thank you all.”

See some of our previous coverage on the water main break and state of emergency in Montclair below.

• Read More: Montclair Water Update; State Of Emergency Lingers Into 5th Day
• Read More: Here's What Is Going On With The Water, Montclair Councilman Says
• Read More: Water Emergency Continues In Montclair After Main Break (Update)
• Read More: State Of Emergency Declared In Montclair After Water Main Break
• Read More: Brown Water In Montclair Related To Large Main Break In NJ (Updated)

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