A boil water advisory has been lifted for Newark Water customers who were affected by a water main break in Belleville.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced Saturday that Newark Water and Sewer Utilities customers who had been affected by Tuesday's water main break are no longer under the advisory and the water quality has been deemed safe to drink.
Customers are encouraged to run their faucets for three to five minutes to flush out their plumbing. Officials also advise emptying and cleaning automatic ice makers and water chillers, and draining and refilling hot water heaters with temperatures set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit.Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced today that the boil water advisory for areas impacted by the water main break in Belleville is no longer in effect.
The City is pleased to report that the subsequent water quality testing shows the water quality to be safe.
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