Paterson, N.J. to spend $800 million to fix aging water pipe system
Thousands of Paterson, New Jersey customers have been under a boil water advisory for 18 days following three separate water main breaks.
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Thousands of Paterson, New Jersey customers have been under a boil water advisory for 18 days following three separate water main breaks.
As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, the three recent water main breaks have resulted in more than just an inconvenience; some say they have impacted their bottom line.
Water service was restored Monday night but many residents are still under a boil water advisory after the third water main break this month. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
A boil water advisory is still in effect as people in the city once again deal with the frustrations of a water main break.
The latest water main break in Paterson, New Jersey left thousands of customers without service. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has an update.
Residents got their water back late Monday afternoon. It follows a disruption caused by the third water main break in the area this month. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Residents in Paterson are once again dealing with no water or low water pressure, and many are under a boil water advisory. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest.
The Passaic Valley Water Commission says there is no estimated timeframe for repairs after a 42-inch water main broke in Paterson.
Officials say 18,000 residents in the Riverside section of the city have no water. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports on the repairs.
Water pressure in Paterson is returning to normal with both broken pipelines now repaired and operating.
A boil water advisory has been partially lifted in Paterson, New Jersey.
A boil water advisory has been lifted for part of Paterson, New Jersey, one week after a major water main break.
Part of Paterson, New Jersey, lost water again on Friday after finally getting it back last night due to another water main break. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
An area in Paterson lost water again after getting it back Thursday night. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
After a major water main break, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Jim Mueller, executive director of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, shared their strategy to restore service.
A boil water advisory remains for Paterson, Prospect Park, Haledon and North Haledon. Authorities said 75% of Paterson has some water.
Officials said a leak preventing water pressure from returning following a massive water main break in Paterson, N.J. is being repaired.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to officials on Tuesday who said progress is being made on the repairs, but that's not enough for some residents.
Officials gave another update Tuesday morning on the massive water main break in Paterson, N.J. that is impacting nearly 200,000 people. Watch the full press conference.
Officials report crews are making progress repairing the massive water main break in Paterson, N.J. that triggered the advisory. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The advisory covers all of Paterson, as well as Prospect Park, Haledon and North Haledon, after a massive water main break last week.
Upwards of 200,000 people are still under a boil water advisory. Although some water pressure has returned, there's still no firm estimate on when full restoration will take place. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
It's the fourth day of a boil water advisory in Paterson and the surrounding area after a water main broke Friday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Paterson's mayor and the Passaic Valley Water Commission are expected to give an update on the repairs. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Over 185,000 people in New Jersey remain under a boil water advisory as repairs continue on a water main break in Paterson.
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