Boil water advisory issued for Clifton and Passaic, NJ
A boil water advisory has been issued for approximately 5,000 residents in Clifton and 200 in Passaic, New Jersey, following a water main break and subsequent repairs in Clifton. The advisory, which began Wednesday morning (June 3, 2026), advises residents to boil water or use bottled water for consumption until further notice due to potential contamination risks from fluctuating water pressure. Update (PIX11, 27.06.2026, 07:23): The advisory may be lifted by Friday afternoon or early evening, following the completion of repairs and ongoing water quality sampling. All-clear (Passaic Valley Water Commission, 04.07.2026, 23:19): The Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has lifted the advisory after water quality testing confirmed the water meets all state and federal drinking water standards. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) approved the removal of the advisory.
- Location
- Clifton and Passaic, New Jersey
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 03/06/2026, 02:00
- End
- 27/06/2026, 05:15
- Event type
- Boil water advisory
- Status
- Lifted
- Region
- New Jersey
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Automatically marked inactive
- · End according to source
- · Record last updated
Automatically closed
This advisory was automatically marked as resolved after 21 days without new official information. No official all-clear was issued. Please check with your local water utility for the current status.
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
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