Full Notification

The South Brunswick Township Water Department is issuing a system-wide Boil Water Advisory effective immediately.
 
A water main break occurred at 4300 Route 1 (Route 1 & Dow Jones), causing a significant loss of pressure throughout the service area. A potential threat to water quality may exist; as a precaution, this advisory will remain in effect until testing confirms the water supply is safe.

Current Progress Update:

• New Road/Freedom Trail: Repairs to this second main break are now complete.
• Route 1: Crews continue to work on the primary break and anticipate making significant progress today.
• Township-Wide: Water pressure remains functional throughout the Township.

If all repairs are finished today, water testing will begin. Once samples are analyzed and approved by the DEP, the advisory will be lifted.
 
What should I do?
Do not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
 
Use boiled or bottled water for:

• Drinking and brushing teeth
• Washing fruits and vegetables
• Preparing food, juices, or baby formula
• Making ice and washing dishes

Additional Recommendations:

• Food/Ice: Discard any ice, uncooked food, or beverages made with tap water on the day of this advisory.
• Bathing: Do not swallow water while showering or bathing.
• Dishwashing: Use the hot wash and dry cycles on your dishwasher, or rinse hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution (one tablespoon per gallon of water).
• Filters: Do not rely on home filtering devices; most do not remove microorganisms.
• Pets: Provide pets with boiled and cooled water.
• Injuries: Use only boiled water to treat minor wounds. 

Please continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you are officially notified that the water quality is satisfactory.
 
For questions, contact the South Brunswick Water Department at 732-329-4000, extension 7226 or 7270.
 
Visit www.southbrunswicknj.gov for further updates.
 

Instructions:

Township-Wide Boil Water Advisory Still In Effect