Boiling Water In Hoboken: Suez Lifts Order (UPDATED)

Hoboken NJ

04 September, 2021

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HOBOKEN, NJ — Suez Water told Hoboken and Jersey City residents Sunday morning that they still must boil their water, after receiving word from the state DEP. The mayor of Hoboken also posted a long update on Facebook with information. [UPDATE: The order was lifted Sunday evening. However, Suez Water recommends flushing your faucet and other measures. See the full story here.] Upon consultation with the @NewJerseyDEP, the boil water advisory remains in effect for Jersey City & Hoboken until additional water quality samples can be fully analyzed. We will provide an update as soon as possible. For more information: https://t.co/ZaDKhvSN8I pic.twitter.com/F0KvWnprPG— SUEZ Water NJ (@SUEZwaterNJ) September 5, 2021 Suez answered a resident's question Sunday: Surface water had originally entered the system after the aqueduct was damaged by Tropical Storm Ida. The system was thoroughly flushed on Thursday and Friday. As an extra precaution, the DEP has requested additional water quality samples. We are awaiting results.— SUEZ Water NJ (@SUEZwaterNJ) September 5, 2021 Want to be the first to get important news in Hoboken? Sign up for occasional breaking news alerts when they happen, or a free newsletter at 6 a.m. each morning with Hoboken news. Sign up with your preferences here. Suez also answered questions like "What if you did drink the water" in this Twitter thread. The mayor of Hoboken posted: The original order came Thursday after water main breaks and problems at the Cedar Grove Aqueduct following Tropical Depression Ida. Luckily, forecasters don't expect Hurricane Larry to hit the United States this week, although it could bring some rain as it passes by offshore. Past Coverage Saturday night, as Hoboken ended a third day of both businesses and residents having to boil their water, the city Tweeted: According to SUEZ, Hoboken remains under a boil water order. Please boil your water for at least 1 minute and let it cool before consuming. The City aims to have another update in the morning.— City of Hoboken (@CityofHoboken) September 5, 2021 Some residents were boiling mad on Twitter. And in response, one observer wondered how they'd feel if they lived in communities that struggled for long periods without clean water. Suez Water reiterated Saturday at 10:24 p.m. that they had not lifted the boil-water order. JERSEY CITY/HOBOKEN: Despite some misinformation that might be on social media, the boil water advisory remains in effect until water quality tests have been confirmed. We will provide an update as soon as possible.— SUEZ Water NJ (@SUEZwaterNJ) September 5, 2021 Saturday around 8:40 p.m. they Tweeted: Jersey City/Hoboken residents: While we await results from water quality testing, please remember that water that has been boiled for one minute and cooled is safe for all purposes, including consumption. pic.twitter.com/40LWGve4Pv — SUEZ Water NJ (@SUEZwaterNJ) September 5, 2021 The city had Tweeted around 6:30 p.m.: Boil Water Update: The City anticipates receiving an update from NJDEP and SUEZ regarding the boil water order late tonight. As soon as it is received, we will issue an update to the public. — City of Hoboken (@CityofHoboken) September 4, 2021 The city had noted these updates on Friday: While flooding has subsided in several areas, there is still flooding in various areas of southwest Hoboken. Flood pumps remain operational and continue to pump out water. Please avoid the area. Towing operations of flooded and abandoned vehicles is still ongoing. If you must travel, please do so through the north end. Residents can come to City Hall at 94 Washington St. to fill their own containers with water.You should document or photograph your flood-damaged items before discarding, as the city may get reimbursement funds. READ MORE: Hey, Hoboken, Don't Toss Flood-Damaged Items Without PhotographingThose seeking a COVID test must make an appointment at www.hobokennj.gov/testing.The damaged aqueduct which supplies the city with water has been repaired. Water main repairs at Second and Clinton streets have been completed. Earlier Storm Coverage And Photos The flood-prone mile-square city was still suffering from flooding at numerous intersections Thursday as the city cleaned up after Tropical Depression Ida. Below are photos taken after noon on Thursday. PRIOR COVERAGE: This Time Hoboken's Floods Have Snakes Ninth Street, facing ShopRite. Uptown Hoboken. Ninth Street, Hoboken. Seventh Street, Hoboken. Meanwhile, weather forecasters were closely tracking the path of Hurricane Larry. Track it here. Want breaking news when it happens in Hoboken? Sign up for occasional breaking news alerts, and/or get a free daily newsletter at 6 a.m. each morning with local news. Sign up with your preferences here. Got news? Email [email protected]. Got photos? Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. To be the first to get free news alerts with breaking stories in your town, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters.