Full Notification

Veolia has informed the City of Hoboken that residents will likely experience fluctuations in water pressure, beginning at 5 p.m. tonight as emergency repairs to a 36” water main in Jersey City continue. The broken main, located near the intersection of Jersey Avenue and 18th Street in Jersey City, is part of the Jersey City interconnect, which feeds Hoboken’s water system. 

Veolia will slowly switch Hoboken’s water feed to a secondary source between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., allowing for water to continue to flow into Hoboken, while the work continues. This will permit crews to make necessary repairs underground in the overnight hours, and resume full pressure, by tomorrow morning when repairs are anticipated to be completed.  

Residents and businesses are reminded that a Boil Water Advisory remains in effect until further notice. The Boil Water Advisory is a necessary precaution, as water pressure fell below the recommended threshold during Veolia repairs. Please see below for reminders on how, and when, to safely boil your water for consumption.  

Traffic impacts

To expedite excavation work and repairs, Jersey Avenue has been closed in both directions at 18th Street in Jersey City. Eastbound traffic coming into Hoboken on Jersey Avenue will be diverted onto 18th Street. Westbound traffic on Observer Highway is detoured onto Grove Street and Henderson/Marin Street. Hoboken and Jersey City Police officers are on site to assist with traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and oversize trucks. Drivers are encouraged to enter and exit the City from northern routes. The road closure and subsequent detours will remain in effect until the work is complete.  

Boil water for consumption

Residents and businesses should boil their water for at least one minute for the following: washing dishes, drinking, cooking, or baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula or food, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets, and all other consumption.  

Water does not have to be boiled for showering or washing clothes.  

For more on the boil water advisory from Veolia, click here: https://mywater.veolia.us/alert/hoboken-boil-water-advisory-beginning-tuesday-february-18  

Stay Informed

The City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will continue to provide updates on repairs, impacts, and the Boil Water Advisory at the City’s X page  (@CityofHoboken), the OEM X page (@HobokenOEM) and Facebook (facebook.com/hoboken). Residents can also sign up to receive updates by visiting www.hobokennj.gov/alerts