HOBOKEN, N.J. (WABC) — A water main break in Hoboken that caused problems throughout the city has been completely contained, according to Veolia Water.
The company that supplies water to parts of New Jersey, including Hoboken, posted an update Tuesday night.
They say repairs are ongoing and that residents will begin to see water pressure stabilize across the city within the next few hours, but the state of emergency that was declared Monday is still in effect.
The company also warns that as repairs are made due to fluctuating water pressure, future water main breaks are possible as the system stabilizes.
It came after a construction crew working on an unrelated project mistakenly hit a water main, a 16-inch pipe, at Observer Highway and Madison Street, sending water jets into the street, snarling traffic and forcing pedestrians to move on tiptoe. water.
Drivers are advised to avoid southwest Hoboken and use northbound routes to enter and exit the city.
As a result of the water main break, Hoboken University Medical Center announced Tuesday afternoon that it will begin a “strategic and coordinated evacuation plan” to ensure the safety of patients and staff at the hospital.
About 40 patients will be transferred from the hospital to Christ Hospital, Bayonne Medical Center or Jersey City Medical Center. Some patients have already been transferred, including parturients and patients requiring dialysis, the hospital said.
The facility’s emergency room is open, but patients are being referred to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
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Meanwhile, public schools and all municipal institutions were closed on Tuesday due to the impact of the water main.
During the night, the city’s water supply was switched from the Jersey City Waterworks to the Weehawken Canal.
While more residences have access to water, those living in upper-story buildings may still have low or no water pressure.
No boil water advisory was issued and Veolia said the water was safe to drink. If the water color changes, residents are advised to run water to flush localized systems.
Businesses without running water, including restaurants, salons, gyms, medical offices, etc., must remain closed according to the Department of Health. Any business with running water can continue to operate.
The city has added an additional 10 water distribution points where residents can fill their own containers with drinking water, with a focus on seniors and buildings and structures with high numbers of seniors.
The full list of locations is as follows:
400 First Street
15 Church towers
514 Madison Street
455 Ninth Street
11th and Shipyard Ave
14th and Shipyard Ave
700 First Street
4th and Jackson
2 Marine View Plaza
Brandt School, on 9th Street between Park Avenue and Garden Street
Hoboken University Medical Center, on Clinton Street between Third and Fourth Streets. (location slightly updated)
220 Adams St.
221 Jackson St.
Fox Hills, 311 13th St.
Fourth and Garrison Streets
Columbian Towers, 76 Bloomfield St.
Church Towers, 5th and Clinton Streets
Starting at approximately 1:30 p.m., the city will have gates available for residents without water:
YMCA, 1300 Washington St.
400 First Street
15 Church towers
514 Madison Street
455 Ninth Street
11th and Shipyard Ave
14th and Shipyard Ave
Hoboken University Medical Center, on Clinton Street between Third and Fourth Streets. (location slightly updated)
220 Adams St.
221 Jackson St.
Fox Hills, 311 13th St.
Fourth and Garrison Streets
Columbian Towers, 76 Bloomfield St.
Church Towers, 5th and Clinton Streets
The Hoboken Fire Department will have a tank of non-potable water for washing dishes, bathing, flushing toilets, etc. available at the Hoboken Firehouse at 13th Street and Washington Street. The fire department may use the tanker at different locations throughout the day to fight a fire, so it may not be available at all times. Residents must bring their own containers to fill. Do not drink this water.
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