Full Notification

Veolia crews are performing additional repairs on a 12” water main near Garden and Newark Streets. Newark Street remains closed between Washington Street and Park Avenue, and Garden Street is closed from First Street to Observer Highway. Residents are asked to continue to avoid the area.   

Repairs to an 8” water main on Ninth Street between Garden and Bloomfield Streets are complete. Ninth Street has reopened to vehicular traffic.  

Hoboken remains under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. Residents may experience discoloration and possible sediment due to the repairs and associated pressure fluctuations. Residents who experience discoloration or sediment should flush tap water on cold until it runs clear before boiling. 

The Boil Water Advisory was issued due to low water pressure, which dropped below the acceptable threshold as low water pressure could potentially allow for the presence of harmful microbes in the system. Microbes in drinking water can cause illness and could pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.  

Veolia has collected water samples from the city's water distribution system for testing in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) will review the results and determine if the Boil Water Advisory can be lifted.   

Veolia will continue to monitor the water distribution system’s pressure throughout the day and may open hydrants to relieve pressure, if necessary. 

Boil Water Advisory remains in effect until further notice  
 
Residents and businesses are reminded that a Boil Water Advisory remains in effect until further notice, even if their water is filtered. 

Residents and businesses should bring their water to a rolling boil for at least one minute, and allow it to cool, for the following:   

• Washing dishes
• Drinking
• Cooking
• Baking
• Making ice cubes
• Taking medication
• Brushing teeth
• Washing food
• Mixing baby formula or food 
• Mixing juices or drinks
• Feeding pets
• All other consumption

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

For more information, customers can visit mywater.veolia.us or call Veolia customer service at 800-422-0141. 

Water distribution sites open at 7 a.m.  

While residents can boil their water for consumption, the City has made drinking water available for pickup at three distribution sites. The distribution sites will open at 7 a.m. at the following locations:  

• Monroe Gardens, 221 Jackson Street
• ​​​​​​​Multi Service Center, 124 Grand Street
• Fox Hill Gardens, 311 13th Street

Residents are asked to take only what they need as supplies are limited.  

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. Follow Veolia on X at @VeoliaWaterNJ, 

For more information on what the City has done to improve the drinking water infrastructure, go click here.