ACTIVE MAIN BREAK- BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED

A water main break has been confirmed at or near West Hanover Ave and White Birch Rd in Morris Township on May 19, 2025. Repairs are IN PROGRESS. Please be advised that homes within the impacted area may experience partial or complete loss of service or pressure. Affected customers will be notified via telephone. A PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT.

Please see list of affected addresses below:

- 630 West Hanover Ave
- 626 West Hanover Ave
- 100-290 West Hanover Ave
- Tower Lane
- Lord Stirling Drive
- Junard Drive
- North Star Drive
- Mount Pleasant Road
- Standish Drive
- Harding Terrace

Please do not drink the water without boiling first for at least three minutes. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing food until further notice.

If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (973) 326-6880 during business hours or (973) 867-1758 for emergencies.

After repairs are completed, 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).

SMCMUA apologizes for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.