PVWC Resumes System Flushing in Paterson and Prospect Park

Published on August 27, 2025

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

 

(Paterson, N.J. – August 27, 2025) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has resumed its large-scale water system flushing program today, following successful restoration of water service to customers impacted by the recent 42-inch transmission main break in Paterson.

 

Flushing is a critical step toward improving water quality and ultimately lifting the Boil Water Advisory that remains in effect for portions of Paterson, Prospect Park, Haledon, and North Haledon. During flushing, customers may experience temporary changes in water pressure or discoloration, which should clear after running cold water for several minutes. Customers are encouraged to follow real-time flushing progress and updates at www.pvwc.com/patersonflushing.

 

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 in parts of Paterson, specifically 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 area specified above and the Borough of Prospect Park
  • Customers served by the Manchester Utilities Authority (NJ1603001) in Haledon and North Haledon

 

Residents and businesses under the advisory must continue to 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 PVWC provides official notice that the water is safe.

 

Customer Safety Reminder

PVWC water quality testing crews wear official uniforms and carry photo ID badges. Customers are reminded not to open their doors to anyone lacking proper credentials. Suspicious activity should be reported immediately to the local police department.

 

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 customers for their patience and cooperation throughout this complex repair and recovery operation. This event underscores the importance of PVWC’s capital replacement program, which is designed to modernize aging infrastructure and reduce system vulnerabilities.

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