Water Main Break Prompts Boil Water Advisory In Part Of Montclair

A water main break has occurred at Elm Street and Washington Street which has caused customers in the area to be without water or to experience a significant loss of pressure. This may affect the quality of water being provided to customers in this area. As a precaution, the township is implementing a Boil Water Advisory for the affected area -- notified customers only -- until water supply testing is deemed satisfactory. 

Effective immediately and until further notice, bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow the tap water to cool before using for:

• Drinking
• Preparing foods, washing vegetables and fruit
• Cooking
• Making ice cubes
• Taking medications
• Brushing teeth 
• Mixing baby formula, food, juices or drinks
Please continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you are notified that the water quality is satisfactory.
The following measures are also recommended:
• Throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes if made with tap water during the day of the advisory.
• Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking.
• Do not swallow water while showering or bathing.
• Rinse hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle.
• Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water, most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms.
• Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.
• Provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled (and cooled).

Please be advised that Montclair Water is working to restore water quality. This advisory will remain in effect until repairs are completed and testing shows the water quality to be safe. The public will be notified when the boil water advisory is lifted.

If customers have any questions please contact the Montclair Water Bureau at 973-744-4600.