The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) has issued a boil water advisory for Hoboken due to a 36-inch water main break in Jersey City, causing a delayed opening for schools.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“A water main break has occurred at 18th Street and Jersey Avenue in Jersey City which has caused customers within our service area to experience a significant loss of pressure or be without water,” Veolia, the city’s water provider, said in a statement.
“A potential or actual threat to the quality of water being provided to you currently exists. Effective February 18, the NJDEP are implementing a Boil Water Advisory until testing of the water supply is deemed satisfactory.”
As a result, the Hoboken Board of Education’s website has a message that says schools will be opening at 9:45 a.m. this morning.
“Effective immediately and until further notice, customers within Hoboken City are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow the tap water to cool before using, or use bottled water,” Veolia instructs.
“Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking; preparing foods; mixing baby formula, food, juices or drinks; washing vegetables and fruit; cooking; making ice; brushing teeth; and washing dishes until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.”
They also recommend throwing away uncooked food, beverages, or ice cubes made with tap water, keeping boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking, not consuming water while showering or bathing, and rinsing hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution.
Pets should also receive drinking water that has boiled, while home filtering devices should not be used in place of boiling water.
“Please continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you are notified that the water quality is satisfactory. This advisory will remain in effect until repairs are completed and testing shows the water quality to be safe,” Veolia added.
“We are working as quickly as possible to restore your water quality. Thank you for your patience. For more information, customers can visit mywater.veolia.us or call Veolia customer service at 800-422-0141.”
