Morristown NJ
10-20-2022 10:52am

Boil Water Advisory, Water Main Break

A water main break affected customers around the area of Morristown Medical Center to Morristown Municipal Airport.

On October 19, 2022, a water main break occurred on Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park. This water main break impacts customers in an area stretching from Morristown Medical Center to Morristown Municipal Airport.

Repairs have been in progress since yesterday afternoon, and an update is expected today. (Originally the SMCMUA anticipated an update by 10 AM today, but we have yet to receive any updates.)

A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for affected areas. If discolored water is observed, flush the internal cold water plumbing lines until all faucets run clear – start at the lowest level of your home or business and work your way to the highest-level floor. Flush sinks, tubs, showers, all appliances that utilize water, and outdoor hose bibs.

  • Flush the water lines that feed the washing machine and dishwasher before use by running each through one cycle.
  • If discolored water is utilized to wash laundry, it may become stained, in this case, the laundry may have to be rewashed (do not dry stained laundry) using an iron stain remover product.
  • Empty and clean automatic ice makers.
  • Drain and refill hot water heaters with temperatures set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Follow manufacturer recommendations for any necessary flushing of water softeners/cartridge filters. If the water pressure or flow is lower than normal at a specific faucet, remove and clean the aerator screen.
  • Water reservoirs in tall buildings should be drained and refilled (as applicable).

Effective immediately and until further notice, customers within the impacted service area are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for three minutes and allow the tap water to cool before using, or use bottled water.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking; preparing foods; mixing baby formula, food, juices, or drinks; washing vegetables and fruit; cooking; making ice; brushing teeth; washing dishes until further notice.

Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

The following measures are also recommended:

  • throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes made with tap water during the day of the advisory;
  • keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
  • do not swallow water while showering or bathing;
  • rinse hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle;
  • do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water;
  • most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms;
  • use only boiled water to treat minor injuries; and
  • provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled and cooled.

Please continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you are notified that the water quality is satisfactory. This advisory will remain in effect until repairs are completed and testing shows the water quality to be safe.

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