Full Notification

Boil Advisory Q&A

1. What parts of the water system are affected?

All parts of the Montville Township water system are affected including Montville, Towaco and Pine Brook.

2. Why does this involve the whole town?

Montville Township has one water system. The severity of this break did have an impact on the entire system, therefore, the NJDEP required a system-wide notification.

3. If I have a well am I impacted?

No you are not.

4. When will the Boil Water Advisory (BWA) be lifted?

Not until the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) allows the BWA to be lifted. Water samples have been collected and sent to the lab for testing. The results will be reviewed by the NJDEP. The earliest the BWA could be lifted is mid-day Saturday, March 16. All efforts to expedite the process will be utilized.

5. How will I know the water is safe?

There will be a Nixle alert and the message will be posted on our Township website and other social media.

6. Why is the NJDEP involved?

All water activities are overseen by the NJDEP. The BWA is a mandated procedure under certain events. The process for handing a water main break is strictly prescribed by the NJDEP.

Instructions:

Boil Water Advisory in effect.