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30-Inch Water Main Burst Sparks Citywide Advisory

8/9/2025

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A 30-inch water main burst near Hinchcliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, early Friday, triggering a citywide boil water advisory. Residents grappled with low water pressure and service disruptions, while access to bottled water became a challenge. As repairs continue, the cause of the break remains a mystery, leaving the community in uncertainty.

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A 30-inch water main burst near Hinchcliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, early Friday, triggering a citywide boil water advisory. Residents grappled with low water pressure and service disruptions, while access to bottled water became a challenge. As repairs continue, the cause of the break remains a mystery, leaving the community in uncertainty.