Feb 19, 2025
Hoboken & Jersey City Water Main Break Response - Update - Wednesday, February 19
Crews will continue working through the evening on emergency repairs following a massive water main break near 18th Street and Jersey Avenue, adjacent to the Hoboken border.
In an effort to complete repairs to the damaged 36” main, are currently executing a planned shutdown of the Jersey City interconnect.
Hoboken remains under a boil water advisory. There is currently no boil water advisory for Jersey City.
Water Service Impacts
Veolia has switched Hoboken water feed to a secondary source, allowing for water to continue to flow into Hoboken while the work continues. Hoboken residents may experience pressure fluctuations during this time–particularly during peak morning demand. Higher floors in residential buildings may be more acutely impacted.
Residents and businesses are reminded that a Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for Hoboken until further notice. The Boil Water Advisory is a necessary precaution, as water pressure fell below the recommended threshold during Veolia repairs. Please see below for reminders on how, and when, to safely boil your water for consumption.
In Jersey City, the Newport/Harborside area may experience low water pressure, particularly in larger buildings, as those areas are fed from a secondary source to facilitate the repair. There is currently NO Boil Water Advisory for Jersey City.
Residents are advised to take proactive contingencies in preparation for potential low water pressure throughout the evening. Bottled water is suggested, and tap water can be stored in pots, jugs, or similar containers.
HOBOKEN RESIDENTS:
In Hoboken, residents and businesses should boil their water for at least one minute for the following: washing dishes, 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 showering or washing clothes.
For more on the boil water advisory from Veolia, click here: https://mywater.veolia.us/alert/hoboken-boil-water-advisory-beginning-tuesday-february-18
Stay Informed
The City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will continue to provide updates on repairs, impacts, and the Boil Water Advisory on the City’s X page (@CityofHoboken), the OEM X page (@HobokenOEM) and Facebook (facebook.com/hoboken). Residents can also sign up to receive updates by visiting www.hobokennj.gov/alerts
JERSEY CITY RESIDENTS:
Water Service Impacts: There is currently no boil water advisory for Jersey City. Newport/Harborside area may experience low water pressure, particularly in larger buildings.
Stay Informed
The City of Jersey City and the Jersey City Office of Emergency Management will continue to provide updates on road closures and repairs through emergency alerts, press, and social media platforms:
X: @JerseyCity
IG: @jerseycitynj
Facebook: @JerseyCityNJ
For emergency notifications, please sign up for AlertJC here.
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY:
For updates on repairs and water related issues, please visit [email protected], or follow us at https://www.facebook.com/@VeoliaWaterNJ or https://x.com/veoliawaternj.