Water restored but residents say Hoboken's system needs help
Commuters were still able to access trains and buses as sidewalks remained open.
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Water service was restored in Hoboken this morning after the third water main break in a week.
The latest rupture happened on River Street near Hudson Place, across from the PATH entrance.
"This is getting a little crazy," said Isabella Meliado. "Once or twice, OK—but three times, I mean, c'mon."
"Happens a lot in Hoboken. I don't know what the cause is... We still like it here, but obviously would love for it not to happen as much," said Jake Labella.
The boil water advisory for residents near Madison and Seventh streets was also lifted Wednesday morning.
In a statement, The City of Hoboken says much of the water infrastructure is over 100 years old. Old cast-iron pipes are fragile and prone to breaking, especially during temperature changes or pressure shifts.
"In 2019, Hoboken entered a new agreement with Veolia (formerly SUEZ), launching a public water utility and committing at least $33 million through 2034 for infrastructure upgrades. This includes an average of $2.2 million in annual improvements, six times more than under the previous contract, and $2 million in smart technology to detect leaks and reduce costs for residents. The City has replaced nearly 5 miles of aging water mains, with plans to replace 29,000 linear feet by the end of 2025 and replace another 12,000 feet by 2030. This would proactively upgrade approximately 20 percent of the entire system."
