Ida’s Aftermath: Boil Water Advisory In Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Ida’s aftermath is still ringing through Jersey City as a boil water advisory was issued on Thursday night.

Flooding during Tuesday night’s storm forced the city to issue a boil water advisory, starting at about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night. the advisory is set to last through Saturday, pending clear test results.

Crews worked late into the night to fix the water main in Cedar Grove Township that was damaged by the heavy rains brought by Hurricane Ida.

SUEZ emergency teams are making bottled water available for residents in various locations throughout Jersey City beginning this morning at approximately 10 a.m. at the following locations:

· Ward A - Greenville Hospital - 1825 JFK Blvd
· Ward B - Belmont and JFK Blvd (Top of Lincoln Park)
· Ward C - County Courthouse - 595 Newark Avenue
· Ward D - Bowers and Central Avenue (near Michael Yun’s former office)
· Ward E - Jersey and Newark
· Ward F - One Jackson Square (City Hall Annex)

Mobile water buffalo stations will also be positioned at Jersey City locations, which store 150 gallons each and will allow residents to fill jugs, bottles or other storage containers.

Even if a customer’s water is filtered at home, all Jersey City and Hoboken residents must boil their water for one minute and allow it to cool for the following uses: drinking, cooking, baking, washing dishes, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets or other consumption.

Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause illness and could pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. Water does not have to be boiled for showering or washing clothes.

The advisory is also for parts of Hudson County.