Health & Fitness
Water Still Not Safe To Drink In Warren, Watchung Until Testing Complete
A mandatory boil water advisory remains in effect for the area following a water main break on Wednesday.
WARREN, NJ — Drinking water is still not safe in the Warren and Watchung area after a water main break on Wednesday.
A mandatory boil water advisory issued by New Jersey American Water remains in effect on Thursday as of 4 p.m.
"Per NJ American water they are still testing the water quality. It is currently not safe to drink until testing is completed," said Watchung Police in an alert.
Find out what's happening in Warrenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The break was on Carrar Drive between Mountain Boulevard and Glen Eagle Drive in Watchung.
NJ American Water offered the following tips:
Find out what's happening in Warrenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 1 minute.
- Water is OK for bathing, washing, and other common uses.
Customers will receive another notification should additional action be required or conditions change, or when normal water use may be resumed.
For more information or to see a map of the affected area visit NewJerseyamwater.com and click on 'Alerts' or call 1-800-272-1325.
Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
