Officials lift boil water advisory in some areas of Paterson, New Jersey

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Part of a boil water advisory has been lifted in Paterson, New Jersey.

Officials say people who live around Katz Avenue in Paterson no longer have to boil their water before using it.

NJDEP and local health officials confirmed the water is safe to drink in the following areas in Paterson:

  • Katz Ave

  • Kearney St between Katz Ave and Granite Ave

  • Granite Ave between Redwood Ave and West Broadway

  • West Broadway between Katz Ave and Granite Ave

  • Jasper St between Katz Ave and Granite Ave


  • Paterson and surrounding towns have been dealing with water problems for weeks.



    It all began with a water main break that was followed by two smaller breaks.


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