UPDATE: Boil advisory lifted for 3 Somerset County, NJ towns

UPDATE Nov. 1: The boil water advisory issued by New Jersey American Water this past week in Somerset County has been lifted. It is safe to drink the water, the company said in an update Friday evening.

⚫ A 36-inch water main break is interrupting service in 3 towns

⚫ Even when boiled, the water should not be consumed

⚫ Repairs could take days

New Jersey American Water customers in three Somerset County municipalities remain under a boil water advisory from a water main break on Wednesday.

Full repair and restoration could take several days.

The interruption affects customers in Bridgewater, Raritan Borough, and Somerville. It's the result of a loss of pressure from a 36-inch break on Route 206 in Somerville, according to New Jersey American Water.

The utility immediately advised customers at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to bring tap water to a rolling boil before using water from the tap, and encouraged customers to use bottled water for drinking and actions such as busing teeth, washing dishes, preparing foods and mixing baby formula.

The utility said the water is OK for bathing.

New Jersey American Water updated residents on Thursday to let them know that "the system has significantly recovered overnight," and that water pressure may still be low as repairs continue.

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The advisory remains in place until further notice. Any updates on the progress will be updated at this site, the utility said.

Drivers are being advised to steer clear of the area on Route 206, as of Thursday afternoon.

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