Full Notification

The City of Hoboken remains under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. Veolia crews collected samples from the Hoboken water distribution system, and lab testing began this morning. Results are anticipated within approximately 24 hours. The NJDEP will review the results and determine if the water quality is satisfactory, and the Boil Water Advisory can be lifted.   

Residents and businesses should continue to bring their water to a rolling boil for at least one minute, and allow it to cool, for all consumption including 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.   

The Boil Water Advisory was issued following a citywide drop in water pressure during the Sept. 9 water main break near the intersection of Garden and Newark Streets as the water pressure fell below the acceptable threshold. Low pressure can potentially allow the presence of microbes in the system which can cause illness and pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. 

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

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

Water distribution sites open 

While residents can boil their water for consumption, the City has made drinking water available for pickup at the following distribution sites, until 7 p.m. or as long as supplies last, whichever is first:   

• 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.   

Traffic Impacts

Garden Street has reopened to southbound traffic.

Newark Street remains closed between Washington Street and Park Avenue. Residents are asked to continue to avoid the area.    

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.