Overview

• Officials report the leak in the century-old 30-inch main has been fully isolated and recharging one pipeline has restored service to about 75 percent of Paterson, with a second line expected to come online by Thursday night.
• The boil-water advisory remains in place for nearly 200,000 residents and may last another week while crews vent air, flush lines, and complete bacteriological testing.
• High-elevation areas west of the Passaic River and neighboring boroughs such as Haledon and Prospect Park continue to face delays due to gravity-impacted service and antiquated valve infrastructure.
• Repair crews had to stabilize a soil void under the broken pipe, and locating century-old valves in dense, wooded terrain proved technically challenging.
• The city and the Passaic Valley Water Commission are distributing bottled water and operating comfort stations at John F. Kennedy High School and other sites to support affected communities.