'Boil Water' Advisory Lifted In Hoboken After Main Break, City Gives Guidance

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken has lifted its "boil water" advisory as of Friday morning, they said, but there's guidance before drinking it (see below).

Veolia Water responded Monday night to a water main break near the Jersey City/Hoboken border.

Thursday night, the city said, "Hoboken remains under a Boil Water Advisory following the Jersey City water main break, which is now repaired. Veolia collected water samples earlier today, which are being tested in accordance with regulatory guidelines."

Friday at 8:30 a.m., they announced that the advisory has been lifted, but residents should run their taps for a few minutes before consuming it.

The city said that more water main breaks could happen soon due to potential pressure fluctuations as Veolia Water flushes the hydrants to stabilize pressure.

City's Guidance

The city said:

"The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has lifted the boil water advisory in Hoboken.Water quality samples were taken on Thursday, Feb. 20, and tested shortly afterwards following the repair of the 36-inch water main break in Jersey City near the intersection of Jersey Avenue and 18th Street. The results of the tests were analyzed by a certified laboratory and confirmed by NJDEP that the water meets all safe drinking water standards. It is no longer necessary for residents to boil their water."

Residents and businesses are encouraged to follow the below measures:

• Run your water faucets for 3-5 minutes to flush your service connection and interior plumbing with water from the service main.
• Empty and clean your automatic ice makers and water chillers.
• Drain and refill your hot water heater if the temperature is set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Service connections with a water softener/cartridge filters should be run through a regeneration cycle or other procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
• Water reservoirs in tall buildings should be drained and refilled (as applicable).

Veolia will continue to remain fully staffed in the event of future water main breaks due to potential pressure fluctuations. Veolia will continue to flush fire hydrants to stabilize pressure within the water system as an added precaution. If you see water coming out of hydrants, be assured, this is intentional.

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Other Information

There was no "boil water" advisory in Jersey City.

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