Feb 18, 2025
UPDATED: HOBOKEN & JERSEY CITY - Water Main Break @ 18th & Jersey - Impacts to Water Pressure
Crews continue working around the clock to conduct 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 as quickly as possible, teams will coordinate with Hoboken and Jersey City officials to execute a planned shutdown of the Jersey City interconnect beginning on the evening of February 18.
Water Service Impacts
Veolia will slowly switch the Hoboken water feed to a secondary source around 8 p.m., allowing for water to continue to flow into Hoboken, while the work continues. Hoboken residents may experience pressure fluctuations during this time.
In Jersey City, the Newport/Harborside area may experience water pressure fluctuations as those areas are fed from a secondary source to facilitate the repair. This will permit crews to make necessary repairs underground in the overnight hours and resume full pressure by early tomorrow morning when repairs are anticipated to be completed.
In preparation for these potential pressure issues, residents are advised to collect water ahead of the shutdown for use throughout the evening and into the morning hours. Tap water can be stored in pots, jugs, or similar containers in advance of the shutdown.
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.
There is currently NO Boil Water Advisory for Jersey City.
Traffic impacts
To expedite excavation work and repairs, Jersey Avenue has been closed in both directions at 18th Street in Jersey City. Eastbound traffic coming into Hoboken on Jersey Avenue will be diverted onto 18th Street. Westbound traffic on Observer Highway is detoured onto Grove Street and Henderson/Marin Street. Hoboken and Jersey City Police officers are on site to assist with traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and oversize trucks. Drivers are encouraged to enter and exit the City from northern routes. The road closure and subsequent detours will remain in effect until the work is complete.
HOBOKEN RESIDENTS:
Residents are advised to take proactive contingencies in preparation for potential low water pressure throughout the evening and into the morning hours. Tap water can be stored in pots, jugs, or similar containers in advance of the shutdown.
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. Residents are advised to take proactive contingencies in preparation for potential low water pressure throughout the evening and into the morning hours. Tap water can be stored in pots, jugs, or similar containers in advance of the shutdown.
Traffic Impacts: The roadway is closed at the intersection of Jersey Avenue and 18th Street due to repair work underway and into the overnight.
ALL DRIVERS MUST USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES, INCLUDING TRACTOR-TRAILERS. Trucks and all other drivers can use the north approach into Hoboken via Route 495.
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.