Repairs may discolor water, cause low pressure for 8 NJ towns

💧 The Passaic Valley Water Commission will be conducting repairs starting Feb. 27

💧 Work will impact eight towns and could bring discolored water and low pressure

💧 Customers should make sure their water is clear before washing clothes

CLIFTON — Repairs to a 51-inch water main could impact eight towns in Hudson and Bergen counties for a whole week starting Monday.

The Passaic Valley Water Commission said that during the work period lasting through Mar. 6, customers throughout the area would have their water provided by a different source.

This temporary change in service could result in discolored water or low pressure at any time.

"Customers are encouraged to confirm their water is clear before washing clothes," the commission said in an announcement.

The eight impacted towns include:

🔴 Elmwood Park
🔴 Garfield
🔴 Harrison
🔴 Kearny
🔴 Lodi
🔴 Lyndhurst
🔴 North Arlington
🔴 Wallington

PVWC spokesman Bryan Frierson said that the repairs are being done in Clifton near the intersection of Valley and Robin Hood Roads. The state Department of Transportation has set up detours in the area.

"Water quality will not be affected," Frierson told New Jersey 101.5. "Customers may continue their normal use of water, however; if there is any discoloration, we encourage customers to run their cold taps until the water runs clear. Thank you to our customers for their patience as we work quickly and safely to make these upgrades."

Any customers who experience issues in one of the affected towns should contact the PVWC at 973-340-4300.

PVWC is a public water provider jointly owned by the cities of Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic. Most customers receive their drinking water from the Little Falls water treatment plant, according to its website.

Rick Rickman is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at richard.rickman@townsquaremedia.com

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