PVWC Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Approx. 300 Customers in Paterson

Published on January 08, 2026

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(Paterson, N.J. – January 8, 2026) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC – NJ1605002) announces that the Boil Water Advisory issued on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, has been lifted for residents and businesses on Montgomery Street from Summer Street to Rosa Parks Boulevard. 

 

Extensive water quality testing, conducted in close coordination with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and local health officials, confirms that the water is safe to drink.

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Recommended Customer Actions

PVWC strongly encourages customers in areas where the advisory has been lifted to take the following precautionary steps to ensure clean water flows through their home plumbing and appliances:

 

The following measures are strongly encouraged at this time:

  • Run your hot and cold water faucets for 8-10 minutes to flush your service connection and interior plumbing with water from the service main.
  • Thoroughly clean or replace your shower heads and faucet aerators (screens). Additional guidance is available from the NJ Department of Health here.
  • Drain and refill your hot water heater. Keep your water heater set to a minimum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature will reduce the risk of Legionella growth and avoid potential for scalding (hot water burns). Additional guidance is available from the NJ Department of Health here.
  • Homes and buildings with water softeners/cartridge filters should run them through a regeneration cycle or other procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Refrigerator water-dispensing machine: Flush water dispensing machine for at least five minutes before using it for household purposes. For more information, including whether filters should be replaced, refer to manufacturer specifications.
  • Ice machines: Empty automatic ice dispensers of ice made prior to shut down and run through a 24-hour cycle. Discard this ice to assure purging of the icemaker's water supply line. Ice machines, like other water-using devices, may require additional cleaning steps in addition to flushing. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for further cleaning and disinfection procedures.
  • Water reservoirs in tall buildings should be drained and refilled.

 

Stay Informed:

  • Alerts: Sign up for PVWC Alerts at pvwc.com for the latest information and updates.
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  • Customer Service: For any questions or concerns, please contact us at 973-340-4300 (option #2) or email us at customerservice@pvwc.com.

 

PVWC thanks customers for their patience and cooperation throughout this complex repair and recovery operation, which underscores the importance of the organization’s capital replacement program to modernize aging infrastructure and reduce system vulnerabilities. PVWC remains committed to its top priority of protecting public health and safety.

 

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