PVWC Restores 24" Pipeline at Great Falls – More Than 2000 Hydrants

Published on August 21, 2025

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

 

(Paterson, N.J. – August 20, 2025) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) announces that the 24-inch pipeline at Great Falls is now back in service, following the successful restoration of the 30-inch main on Sunday, August 17, 2025. With both pipelines now operating, water pressures are returning to normal across Paterson, Prospect Park, Haledon, and North Haledon.

 

As the system stabilizes, PVWC will now begin a comprehensive flushing program, opening and flushing more than 2,000 hydrants throughout the impacted Paterson and Prospect Park. This essential process will move fresh water through the system and help ensure water quality meets all state and federal standards. Flushing is a critical step toward lifting the Boil Water Advisory and, weather permitting, is expected to take up to 12 days to complete.

 

Boil Water Advisory
 In coordination with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), PVWC has already lifted the Boil Water Advisory for nearly 77,000 customers—specifically in parts of Paterson including Broadway and all streets south of Broadway, east of Spruce Street, and west of Route 20.

 

The Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for:

  • Customers in Paterson outside of the specified area above
  • Customers served by Manchester Utilities Authority (NJ1603001) in North Haledon and Haledon

 

Residents and businesses still under the advisory should boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, or making ice—or use bottled water—until notified that the water is safe.

 

Customer Safety Reminder
PVWC’s water quality testing crews wear official uniforms and carry photo ID badges. Do not open your door to anyone without proper credentials. If someone claims to be conducting water quality tests but cannot show ID, do not let them in and immediately contact your local police department.

 

Looking Ahead
“This critical repair underscores the importance of PVWC’s capital replacement program,” said PVWC Executive Director Jim Mueller. “By modernizing aging infrastructure, we can reduce system vulnerabilities and ensure reliable, safe water service for our customers.”

 

Water Conservation Tips

  • Limit outdoor water use (no lawn/garden watering)
  • Fix leaks immediately
  • Shorten showers & turn off water while brushing teeth
  • Run dishwashers/washers only when full
  • Report unauthorized hydrant use: 973-340-4300 (option #2)

 

Stay Informed

  • Haledon & North Haledon residents: Visit muawater.net or call 973-942-9027 for MUA updates
  • Sign up for PVWC Alerts at pvwc.com
  • Follow PVWC on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn
  • For questions: Call 973-340-4300 (option #2) or email customerservice@pvwc.com

 

PVWC thanks all customers for their patience, cooperation, and conservation efforts during this complex repair operation. Crews remain on-site around the clock to restore full service as quickly and safely as possible. 

 

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