Part of Hoboken has been under a boil water advisory since last night as the Mile Square City braces for a Nor’easter over the weekend that could bring two to three inches of rain and unusually high Hudson River tides.
Map via Veolia.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“Hoboken Water Utility is providing notification that a 12-inch water main was struck by a contractor along Sinatra Drive near Union Dry Dock, which has caused an acute, localized loss of pressure in that mai,” Veolia explained in a statement.
“A potential or actual threat to the quality of water being provided to you currently exists. In the interest of public health, a boil water advisory is being implemented in the immediate area of the break until testing of the water supply is deemed satisfactory.”
As a result, Hoboken residents from Sinatra Drive to Bloomfield Street (both sides), north from 2nd Street to 12th Street, are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute before using or use bottled water.
That also applies to drinking water for pets, with Veolia also recommending to keep boiled water in the fridge and to throw away uncooked food, beverages, and/or ice cubes made with tap water during the day of the advisory.
“The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Veolia will notify Hoboken customers when the advisory is lifted,” the water utility added.
“Customers, even if their water is filtered at home, must boil their water for at least 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.”
Veolia concluded that the advisory will remain in effect until repairs are completed and water testing shows the water quality to be safe.
Further, Hoboken will be distributing water to residents today at three locations: the Elk’s Club at 1005 Washington St., 2 Marine View Plaza, and 1125 Maxwell Place.
