Minor water main break reported in Paterson, New Jersey

PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Water and mud gushed through the streets after another water main break in Paterson, New Jersey, Saturday morning.

The 42-inch water main break, at North 1st Street and Arch Street, is unrelated to the water main break earlier in the month that shut off water service for days, the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) said.

Utility workers alerted people they may experience low water pressure and temporary interruptions.

"A large portion of the Riverside section of Paterson may experience little or no water service," PVWC said in a statement.

In coordination with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), PVWC lifted the Boil Water Advisory for nearly 77,000 customers in parts of Paterson, specifically Broadway and all streets south of Broadway, east of Spruce Street, and west of Route 20.

However, a Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for Paterson residents outside of the area specified, and the Borough of Prospect Park, and those served by the Manchester Utilities Authority (NJ1603001) in Haledon and North Haledon.

PVWC advises that those who are impacted "continue to boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, or making ice -- or use bottled water -- until PVWC provides official notice that the water is safe."

Currently, PVWC has no estimated timeframe for repairs.

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