HUNDREDS WITHOUT WATER SERVICE AFTER MASSIVE WATER MAIN BREAK IN JERSEY CITY

Updated 13 mins ago

JERSEY CITY (WABC) -- Hundreds of people are without water service after a massive water main break in Jersey City.

United Water emergency crews responded to a broken 6-inch water main on Warren Street from Dudley Street until the end of Warren Street on Monday afternoon. United Water said they are currently making good progress to dig down to the main to make the repair.

Residents who are affected have been given bottled water.

It is not known when water service will return.

United Water released a statement saying,

"We appreciate our customers' patience and understanding while we work to complete the repairs as quickly and safely as possible."


http://abc7ny.com/news/hundreds-witho ... ak-in-jersey-city/939606/

I saw this on WABC channel 7. They even flew a helicopter over Warren Street. Not in JJ.

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UNITED WATER CREWS RESPOND TO BROKEN SIX-INCH WATER MAIN ON WARREN STREET
Jersey City, NJ, Aug 17, 2015, 12:00pm

1:50pm UPDATE: Bottled water has been provided to affected residents as crews continue to work on the repair.

United Water emergency crews are responding to a broken six-inch water main on Warren Street, from Dudley Street until the end of Warren Street. Approximately 300 families are being notified and will be without water service until repairs are completed.

https://www.unitedwater.com/cusNewscenter.aspx?id=11742