United Water and emergency personnel remain on site of the water main break and continue to investigate the broken valve in southwest Hoboken.
Emergency water tanks have been brought in to Hoboken to allow residents to gather fresh drinking water. The locations for the water tanks are at 76 Bloomfield Street, 310-320 Jackson Street, 311 13th Street, and at 1st Street and Washington Street next to City Hall. Residents should bring a container to any of the locations. Members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be at all four locations to assist residents.
As a reminder, United Water has issued a precautionary notice for any Hoboken residents with water pressure to boil their water for at least one minute for the following: drinking, cooking, or baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula or food, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets, and all other consumption. Water does not have to be boiled for the following activities: showering, washing dishes or clothes.
Additionally, residents exiting or entering Hoboken with a vehicle should use the north end of the City and avoid the south end, so emergency crews can make the repairs.
