Authorities say crews accidentally struck a large water main in Hoboken on Monday afternoon, leaving many in the city with lower water pressure or no water at all.
Crews are working to repair a 16-inch water main that was accidently broken on Monday afternoon, affecting water pressure throughout the city.A state of emergency has been declared in Hoboken after a large water main broke Monday afternoon, affecting water pressure across the city.
Authorities say crews accidentally hit the pipe while working at Observer Highway and Madison Street. "Our crews are working diligently with the @CityofHoboken and @HobokenOEM to fix the main ruptured by contractors earlier today. The weather will make conditions at the repair site more challenging, but we will continue to work until service is restored," Veolia Water said in a tweet.
Repair work is expected to continue throughout the evening and no boil water advisory has been issued as the water is safe to consume and use. Hoboken and Veolia have set up seven water distribution sites to help residents experiencing low water pressure. The sites are at the following locations:Fox Hills, 311 13th St.Stevens' Wesley Howe Center, 1 Castlepoint TerraceThe Hoboken Fire Department will also have a water tanker of non-drinkable water for dishwashing, bathing, toilet flushing, etc, available at the Hoboken Fire House at 13th Street and Washington Streets.
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